English / word

basis

noun B1

MEANING IN ENGLISH

the reason, rule, or system that something is built on

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

In context

I call my mother on a daily basis.

Marks are given on the basis of class work and tests.

Synonyms

foundation,reason,ground

Antonyms

top,surface

Collocations

form the basis,strong basis,legal basis