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basement

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/ˈbeɪsmənt/ · base-ment

A part of a building that is located below the ground level.

Meanings

nounformal

A part of a building that is located below the ground level.

ایک عمارت کا حصہ جو زمین کی سطح سے نیچے واقع ہے۔

بیسمینٹ

basement

Synonyms

underground levelcellarlower levelزیرزمینکرمنیچے

Antonyms

atticupper floorچھتاوپر کی منزل

Common Collocations

  • finished basement
  • walkout basement
  • basement apartment

Example Sentences

They converted the basement into a living space.

انہوں نے بیسمینٹ کو رہائشی جگہ میں تبدیل کر دیا۔

Unhoon ne basement ko rehayi jaga mein tabdeel kar diya.

The basement was flooded after the heavy rain.

شدید بارش کے بعد بیسمینٹ میں پانی بھر گیا۔

Shadeed barish ke baad basement mein pani bhar gaya.

We store our old furniture in the basement.

ہم اپنے پرانے فرنیچر کو بیسمینٹ میں رکھتے ہیں۔

Hum apne purane furniture ko basement mein rakhte hain.

Easily Confused With

cellar:A cellar is primarily used for storage, whereas a basement can be used for various purposes including living space.

Word Family

basement-level
adjectiveبیسمینٹ کی سطح

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a basement as the 'base' of a building.

Imagine going down the stairs to a cool, dark space below your house.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "basement" — the action of putting something lower

First known use: 14th century

The word originated from Old French 'bas', meaning low, and evolved into English through Middle English usage.