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be based on

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

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

be based on means: To use particular facts, ideas, or events as the starting point for something.

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To use particular facts, ideas, or events as the starting point for something.

  • The book is based on real events.
  • Our decision was based on the evidence.
  • Is your theory based on research?

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

Similar words: rest on, derive from

Common phrases: be based on facts, be based on evidence, be based on experience

Questions about be based on

What does be based on mean?

To use particular facts, ideas, or events as the starting point for something.

What is be based on in other languages?

Türkçe: dayanmak · Español: basarse en · Français: se baser sur · Deutsch: beruhen auf · Italiano: basarsi su · 日本語: 基づく

How do you pronounce be based on?

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

How do you use be based on in a sentence?

The book is based on real events. Our decision was based on the evidence.

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