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.
The proposal provides a sound basis for a book.
PHRASES
have no basis in sth
These allegations have no basis in fact.
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.
We made our decision on the basis of the information we had.
~ for
The whole basis for your argument is false.
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.
Staff are employed on a monthly basis.
permanent, temporary | casual, part-time, voluntary | commercial
PREP.
on a … ~