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basis

основа

the main part or foundation of something

How important is this word
B2Often

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈbeɪsɪs/
EN-US/ˈbeɪsɪs/
RU[ɐsˈnovə]
basis

basis with Russian translation

basis usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Honesty is the basis of their agreement.

Честность — основа их соглашения.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

We need a strong basis before we start.

Нам нужна прочная основа, прежде чем мы начнём.

basis synonyms

🇬🇧en

основа, базовое положение

B2Very Often

This theory is the basis of our research.

🇬🇧en

основа, фундамент; чаще про физическую или прочную основу

B2Very Often

Education is the foundation of a successful life.

🇬🇧en

база, основание; более общий и часто физический вариант

B2Very Often

The base of the column was damaged.

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grounds

основания, доводы; чаще про причины или аргументы

B2Often

There are no grounds for complaint.

🇬🇧en

принцип, правило; не основа, а идея или норма

B2Very Often

She refused to act against her principles.

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starting point

отправная точка, исходный пункт

B2Often

That idea was our starting point for the project.

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groundwork

основа, подготовительная база; то, что подготавливает результат

B2Often

The team laid the groundwork for future expansion.

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underpinning

подоплёка, опора, основа; часто более книжное слово

B2Rarely

The report explains the economic underpinning of the policy.

🇬🇧en

поддержка, опора; более общее слово, не обязательно «основа»

B2Very Often

The bridge needs extra support.

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bedrock

коренная основа, твёрдый фундамент; очень сильная метафора

B2Rarely

Honesty is the bedrock of a good relationship.

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What does basis mean?

the main part or foundation of something

How do you pronounce basis?

basis is pronounced as /ˈbeɪsɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is basis used in a sentence?

Honesty is the basis of their agreement. Translation: Честность — основа их соглашения.

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