Dictionary Check: base
"base" is a valid word!
Scrabble
6
points
Words with Friends
7
points
Definition
adjective
serving as or forming a base
Example:
"the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"
adjective
of low birth or station (‘base’ is archaic in this sense)
Example:
"baseborn wretches with dirty faces"
adjective
(used of metals) consisting of or alloyed with inferior metal
Example:
"base coins of aluminum"
adjective
not adhering to ethical or moral principles
Example:
"base and unpatriotic motives"
adjective
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
Example:
"that liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble"
adjective
illegitimate
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