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Bases are loaded

🇬🇧 UK //ˈbeɪsɪz ə ləʊdɪd// 🇺🇸 US //ˈbeɪsɪz ɑr ˈloʊdɪd//

Meaning of Bases are loaded

In baseball, a situation where all three bases are occupied by runners.

In simple words: All players are on base in a baseball game.

Bases are loaded in a sentence

• The crowd cheered as the announcer said, 'Bases are loaded!'
• With two outs and bases loaded, the pressure was on the pitcher.
• He stepped up to bat, knowing that bases are loaded and a hit could win the game.
• In the bottom of the ninth, with bases loaded, every fan held their breath.
• The previous inning had been a disaster, but now bases were loaded once more.

How to use Bases are loaded

Commonly used in baseball contexts when three players occupy the bases. It's informal and not used outside sports.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a full house of cards stacked tall - that's three bases loaded.

Related words

Collocations with Bases are loaded

• hit with bases loaded
• crowd reacts when bases loaded
• pitcher struggles with bases loaded

Synonyms for Bases are loaded

• full bases
• loaded bases
• bases occupied
• bases filled
• bases burdened

Common mistakes with Bases are loaded

• Confusing with 'the bases are loaded' - remember to include 'the'.
• Using in non-sporting contexts - it's specific to baseball.

Frequently asked questions about Bases are loaded

What does Bases are loaded mean?

All players are on base in a baseball game.

What is the definition of Bases are loaded?

In baseball, a situation where all three bases are occupied by runners.

How do you use Bases are loaded in a sentence?

The crowd cheered as the announcer said, 'Bases are loaded!'

Can you give another example of Bases are loaded?

With two outs and bases loaded, the pressure was on the pitcher.

What are synonyms for Bases are loaded?

Common alternatives include full bases, loaded bases, bases occupied, bases filled, bases burdened.

What words go with Bases are loaded?

It commonly pairs with hit with bases loaded, crowd reacts when bases loaded, pitcher struggles with bases loaded.

What are common mistakes when using Bases are loaded?

Confusing with 'the bases are loaded' - remember to include 'the'. Using in non-sporting contexts - it's specific to baseball.

How do you pronounce Bases are loaded?

US: //ˈbeɪsɪz ɑr ˈloʊdɪd//, UK: //ˈbeɪsɪz ə ləʊdɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bases are loaded?

Commonly used in baseball contexts when three players occupy the bases. It's informal and not used outside sports.