BASE
/beɪs/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
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."
Synonyms of BASE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BASE in a Sentence
- "Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."
- "The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."
- "Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."
- "The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots."
Word Details
Is BASE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BASE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BASE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BASE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BASE
16 words from the letters in BASE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BASE in Word Games
BASE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BASE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BASE to find 16 additional valid words.