Word: BASE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of BASE
- Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
- The starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis.
- A permanent structure for housing military personnel and material.
- To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
- To be located (at a particular place).
- (acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer.
- A low spectrum of sound tones.
"Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."
- A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
"The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."
- One who sings in the bass range.
"Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."
- A root.
- A primitive word, from which other words may be derived.
- The number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal.
- Low in height; short.
- Low in place or position.
- Of low value or degree.
- Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.
"The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots."
- The game of prisoners' bars.
- Acronym of building, antenna-tower, span, earth.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "base" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "base" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BASE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BASE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BASE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BASE:
- # the base effect
- # master of base
- # playing with base
- # in terms of base
Thesaurus
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of BASE:
Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (4 Letters)
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Words Starting with B
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