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based on

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbeɪst ɑːn/ · UK /ˈbeɪst ɒn/

based on means: Using particular facts, ideas, or experiences as the reason or starting point for something.

preposition

USING AS BASISB1

Using particular facts, ideas, or experiences as the reason or starting point for something.

  • This film is based on a book.
  • We chose the winner based on skill.
  • Are your conclusions based on reliable evidence?

How to use it: based on something (The film is based on a true story.)

Similar words: on the basis of, according to, in light of

Common phrases: based on something, based on evidence, based on true events

Questions about based on

What does based on mean?

Using particular facts, ideas, or experiences as the reason or starting point for something.

What is based on in other languages?

Türkçe: dayanarak · Español: basándose en · Français: sur la base de · Deutsch: auf der Grundlage von · Italiano: in base a · 日本語: に基づいて

How do you pronounce based on?

In American English /ˈbeɪst ɑːn/; in British English /ˈbeɪst ɒn/.

How do you use based on in a sentence?

This film is based on a book. We chose the winner based on skill.

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