English / word
premise
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
an idea or statement that an argument, story, or plan is based on
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property; a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
In context
01
The movie starts with a funny premise.
02
Your essay has a strong premise, but needs evidence.
Synonyms
idea,assumption,basis
Antonyms
fact,reality,truth
Collocations
false premise,legal premises,premise of argument