Basis and Square one

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

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

Nearby Word: basic

Square one noun - The situation in which you begin an endeavor and to which you return if your efforts fail.

Basis and square one are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun phrase "Square one".