Cool MateMeaning of Basement
a room or rooms in a building, partly or completely below the level of the ground
In simple words: The lowest part of a building, often underground.
Basement in a sentence
- Kitchen goods are sold in the basement.
- a **basement flat/apartment**
- She lives in a two-room basement flat.
How to use Basement
Use 'basement' to refer to the lowest floor of a building. It is common in American English. In British English, the term 'cellar' is often used. Not typically used in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'base' + 'meant' — the base of the house is where important things are kept.
Related words
Synonyms for Basement
- cellar
- underground room
- lower level
Opposites of Basement
- attic
- roof
Common mistakes with Basement
- Confused with 'attic', which is the space under the roof.
- Using 'basement' to refer to any lower level, including crawlspaces.
- Incorrectly pronunciation like 'base-ment' instead of 'bay-smint'.
Basement appears in
Basement in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قبو
الجزء السفلي من المبنى، وغالبًا ما يكون تحت الأرض.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বেসমেন্ট
একটি বাড়ির সবচেয়ে নিচের অংশ, যা প্রায়শই মাটির নিচে থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Keller
Der unterste Teil eines Gebäudes, oft unter der Erde.
- SpanishEspañol
Sótano
La parte más baja de un edificio, a menudo subterránea.
- Persianفارسی
زیرزمین
پایینترین قسمت یک ساختمان که معمولاً زیر زمین است.
- FrenchFrançais
Sous-sol
La partie la plus basse d'un bâtiment, souvent souterraine.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तहखाना
किसी इमारत का सबसे निचला हिस्सा, जो अक्सर ज़मीन के नीचे होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Seminterrato
La parte più bassa di un edificio, spesso sotterranea.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cave
A parte mais baixa de um edifício, muitas vezes subterrânea.
- RussianРусский
Подвал
Самая нижняя часть здания, часто под землей.
- Urduاردو
بیسمنٹ
کسی عمارت کا سب سے نچلا حصہ، جو اکثر زیر زمین ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
地下室
建筑物的最低部分，通常在地下。
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Basement
What does Basement mean?
The lowest part of a building, often underground.
What is the definition of Basement?
a room or rooms in a building, partly or completely below the level of the ground
How do you use Basement in a sentence?
Kitchen goods are sold in the basement.
Can you give another example of Basement?
a **basement flat/apartment**
What are synonyms for Basement?
Common alternatives include cellar, underground room, lower level.
What is the opposite of Basement?
Opposite meanings include attic, roof.
What words go with Basement?
It commonly pairs with dark, unlit, windowless, apartment, bar, flat, in a/the basement.
What are common mistakes when using Basement?
Confused with 'attic', which is the space under the roof. Using 'basement' to refer to any lower level, including crawlspaces. Incorrectly pronunciation like 'base-ment' instead of 'bay-smint'.
How do you pronounce Basement?
US: /["/ˈbeɪsmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbeɪsmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Basement?
Use 'basement' to refer to the lowest floor of a building. It is common in American English. In British English, the term 'cellar' is often used. Not typically used in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Basement?
"Basement" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.