based off is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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prepositional phrase
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“I read some books on it, and then I started investing based off that interest,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The most promising candidate is a vaccine based off of one already approved for the Zaire strain, said Dr. Vasee Moorthy, a WHO official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
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- stemming from
- built upon
- drawing from
- taking cues from
- founded on
Possible Antonyms
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- out of thin air
- unrelated to
- without precedent
- independent of
