bass/base

bass (bās)

Noun

• A low-pitched sound or tone.
• The tones in the lowest register of an instrument.
• A male singing voice of the lowest range.
• An instrument, especially a double bass, that produces tones in a low register.

Adjective

• Having a deep tone.
• Low in pitch.

base (bās)

Noun

• The lowest or bottom part: the base of a cliff; the base of a lamp.
• Biology. The part of a plant or animal organ that is nearest to its point of attachment.
• A supporting part or layer; a foundation: a skyscraper built on a base of solid rock.
• The fundamental principle or underlying concept of a system or theory; a basis.
• A fundamental ingredient; a chief constituent: a paint with an oil base.

Adjective

• Forming or serving as a base: a base layer of soil.
• Situated at or near the base or bottom: a base camp for the mountain climbers.
• Chemistry. Of, relating to, or containing a base.

Verb. Transitive

• To form or provide a base for: based the new company in Portland.
• To find a basis for; establish: based her conclusions on the report; a film based on a best-selling novel.
• To assign to a base; station: troops based in the Middle East.