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Collocations for basis - noun

1. starting point

ADJECTIVE

firm, solid, sound

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VERB + basis

form, provide

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PREPOSITION

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

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PHRASES

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

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2. principle/reason

ADJECTIVE

whole
consistent, factual, rational, scientific, theoretical

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PREPOSITION

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

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3. way sth is done/organized

ADJECTIVE

regular
annual, daily, day-to-day, monthly, weekly, yearly, etc.
Staff are employed on a monthly basis.
permanent, temporary
casual, part-time, voluntary
ongoing
ad hoc, case-by-case
Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.
commercial

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PREPOSITION

on a … basis

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