based

About 189.72 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.

   That was a soundly based argument.

2. verb simple past and past participle of base Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).

   It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.

3. verb Being derived from (usually followed by on or upon).

   It's a new film based on a best-selling novel.

4. verb Having a base.

   The ladder is based on the even sidewalk for stability.

5. verb Having a base of operations.

   The company is based in New York.

6. adjective Not caring what others think about one's personality, style, or behavior; focused on maintaining individuality.
7. adjective Admirable; praiseworthy, especially if simultaneously unpopular or controversial.

   OP is based as hell

8. adjective Admirable for rejecting political correctness or socially progressive values.

   based and redpilled

Similar words

founded supported settled grounds basis foundation basal groundwork adapted designed

Often followed by

on upon in and approach his systems solely primarily