basement

Meanings

• noun

  A room or series of rooms beneath the ground floor of a building.

• noun

  The lowest part of a structure, often used as a storage area or for mechanical systems.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbeɪsmənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with basement
bassment , chasmment , rasmus , casement

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Variants

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basement , basementless , basements , basement membrane , basement membranes , bargain-basement , bargain basement , bargain basements , sub-basement , sub-basements , subbasement , subbasements , finished attic , finished basement , finished basement/attic

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Etymology

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From Old French bassement, from basse 'low' + -ment 'process, act of'.

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Trivia

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1. The deepest known basement in the world is located in South Africa and is over 3 miles deep.

2. In some buildings, the basement is referred to as the 'ground floor'.

3. Basements have been used as shelters during natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

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Related Concepts

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1. cellar: A basement used primarily for storing food and other perishable items.

2. subterranean: Relating to or occurring below the surface of the ground.

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Culture

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Basements have been used in literature and art to represent the unknown, the hidden, and the dark. In music, the term 'basement' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a heavy, deep sound.

How to Memorize "basement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, dark room with concrete walls and a low ceiling. Visualize boxes and barrels stacked up against the walls, and pipes and wires running along the ceiling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'basement' with the feeling of coolness and darkness. Think of it as a hidden, secret place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'basement' with the phrase 'below average ground level'. This will help you remember that a basement is a room or series of rooms located below the ground floor of a building.

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