A2 — Elementarynoun
base
base / basis / foundation
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fondamentofondazionesupportopilastroradice
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
cimaverticesommità
Usage note
'Fondamento' is a foundation/principle. 'Pilastro' is a pillar. 'In base a' means 'based on'. 'Base militare' is a military base.
Example
"La base della torre è molto solida."
"The base of the tower is very solid."
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