based

/beɪst/
adjective
  1. Having a specified foundation or main ingredient; formed or made from something.
    • The company offers a plant-based meat alternative.
    • Her argument is based on solid research.
    • This sauce is tomato-based and very flavorful.
  2. Situated or located in a particular place.
    • Our team is based at the downtown office.
    • She is a London-based journalist.
    • The airline is based in Chicago.
  3. (slang, modern) Used to express approval or agreement, often meaning 'cool,' 'brave,' or 'unapologetically true to oneself.'
    • That was a based opinion — he said exactly what everyone was thinking.
    • I saw your comment online; it was totally based.
    • She's so based for standing up for her beliefs.
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