What does "based on" mean?
1. Definition (v.) made to be like; similar to
Examples The movie Charlie’s Angels is based on the TV show from the 1970s and 80s.
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2. Definition (expr.) because of; due to (when we use something as a reason for doing something else)
Examples I like comedies, but based on what my friends have told me I don’t want to see this one.
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3. Definition (expr.) because of, due to
Examples Never choose a book based on what the cover looks like.
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4. Definition
(expr.) made to be like something else
(When you create another version of something, we say that your version is “based on” that thing.)
Examples My drawing is based on a Picasso painting.
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5. Definition (expr.) made to be like something else; inspired by (When you create another version of something, your version is “based on” that thing.)
Examples My drawing is based on a Picasso painting. It’s very similar to a painting he did when he was a young man.
6. Definition (expr.) inspired by
Examples This short story is based on something that happened to me when I was a child.
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7. Definition (expr.) because of; due to
Examples I don’t want to see this movie based on the fact that my least favorite actor is in it. I really don’t like Hugh Grant movies.
Examples I don’t want to see this movie based on the fact that my least favorite actor is in it.
Examples I don’t like him based on the stories that I’ve heard about him.