Basis and Call

Basis

Basis noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

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Call and basis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Call" instead a noun "Basis".

Nearby Word: basic

Call noun - A natural vocal sound made by an animal.

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Basis and call are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Call".

Nearby Words: calling, called, caller, callback, callable

good	good basis	good call
normal	normal basis	normal call
original	original basis	original call
friendly	friendly basis	friendly call
Other adjectives: initial, simple, actual, real, little, personal, major, last.

The Not-Mulders assume they're close enough to be on First-Name Basis and call Scully "Dana," something the real Mulder doesn't do.

Source: You Called Me "X"; It Must Be Serious
She sometimes made an exception for Luffy, who had agreed to take her in, although this is presumably on a professional basis, in the same way she would call Crocodile by his real name.

Source: First Name Basis / Anime and Manga
If two Dutch meet each other for the first time, they will call each other by last name (unless they are under 25 or so, then they will be on a first name basis right away.) but they will switch to first name basis really quick in most cases.

Source: First Name Basis / Real Life

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