Basis and Usage

Basis

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

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

Nearby Word: basic

Usage noun - The act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose.

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Basis and usage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Usage".

good	good basis	good usage
similar	similar basis	similar usage
normal	normal basis	normal usage
usual	usual basis	usual usage
Other adjectives: common, current, original, legal, straight, obvious, heavy, actual, constant, main, daily, everyday, frequent, general, limited, last, historical.

The English version of Birth by Sleep actually uses the word on a semi-frequent basis, even when the usage of "die" and threats of murder could have easily replaced with something less hostile without it even sounding the least bit odd.

Source: Never Say "Die"
Name usage on Lost is quite complicated (see also Last Name Basis.) Switching from someone's last name or nickname to a first name is a sign of camaraderie.

Source: First Name Basis / Live-Action TV

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