English Prepositions for "Basis"

around

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used to indicate a central point or reference that serves as a basis for something

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The entire debate revolved around the issue of climate change.

Her research is structured around the concept of social justice.

upon

preposition

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ə

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ɑ

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used as a preposition to indicate a basis or condition on which something is done or decided

on

preposition

o

ɑ:

n

used to show something is based upon or modeled after something

after

preposition

a

æ

f

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ə

r

with the name of or in memory of

given

preposition

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ə

n

used to indicate that something is provided or accepted as a basis for a particular situation or argument

considering

preposition

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used to introduce a particular factor or circumstance that is taken into account when making a judgment, decision, or assessment

in keeping with

phrase

/ɪn kˈiːpɪŋ wɪð/

Collocation

in accordance with a particular style, tradition, or expectation

in adherence to

preposition

/ɪn ɐdhˈɪɹəns tuː/

Collocation

in accordance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

on the basis of

preposition

/ɑːnðə bˈeɪsɪs ʌv/

Collocation

used to indicate the grounds, reasons, or foundation upon which a decision, judgment, or action is made

in terms of

preposition

/ɪn tˈɜːmz ʌv/

Collocation

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

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