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In some senses, based is marked as slang, humorous. Watch for register when choosing this word.
adj
Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
That was a soundly based argument.
The company opted for a subscription-based business model.
verb
simple past and past participle of base
It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.
simple past and past participle of base
The ladder is based on the even sidewalk for stability.
simple past and past participle of base
The company is based in New York.
adj
Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.
Based means being yourself. Not being scared of what people think about you. Not being afraid to do what you wanna do. Being positive. […] Based is positive.
You have to work as a human with empathy and love in your heart, staying positive and staying based and staying normal.
Admirable; praiseworthy, especially if simultaneously unpopular or controversial.
I hate l'Académie Française, but their spelling reforms are kind of based.
I officially approve of North Korea. This is... this is incredibly based.
Admirable; praiseworthy, especially if simultaneously unpopular or controversial.
based and redpilled
My last account got banned for being too based.