what is base word.

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The first part of the word. For example "hopeful". "Hope" is the first actual word, and it's first, so it's the base word. Another example is "careless". "Care" is the base word. I really don't know how to explain it../:
She's right.
what is base word for calling, called, calls
what is base word for burning, burned, burns
THe base word is "call".
The base word is "burn".