Based meaning

What does “based” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“based” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: having a base.

based

adjective

  1. having a base

    “firmly based ice”

  2. having a base of operations (often used as a combining form)

    “a locally based business”

    “an Atlanta-based company”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University