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Collocations for basis - noun

1. starting point

ADJ.

firm, solid, sound

VERB + BASIS

form, provide

PREP.

~ for
The proposal provides a sound basis for a book.

PHRASES

have no basis in sth
These allegations have no basis in fact.

2. principle/reason

ADJ.

whole

PREP.

on the ~ of
We made our decision on the basis of the information we had.
~ for
The whole basis for your argument is false.

3. way sth is done/organized

ADJ.

regular | daily, monthly, weekly, etc.
Staff are employed on a monthly basis.
permanent, temporary | casual, part-time, voluntary | commercial

PREP.

on a … ~

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