bottom on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To ground or base on.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Unversed in financial projects and calculations and budgets, his approbation of them was bottomed on his confidence in the man. But Hamilton was not only a monarchist, but for a monarchy bottomed on corruption.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bottom on” mean?
To ground or base on.
Is “bottom on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.