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- pronunciation:
- faUn
deI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
the base of something such as an action, substance, structure, or opinion.
He has enough money to give his business a good foundation.Your ideas about her are completely without foundation.- synonyms:
- base, basis, reason
- similar words:
- bed, bottom, cause, ground, origin, principle, root, source, support
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definition 2: |
the stone or concrete structure that holds up a building from beneath.
A house built on a strong foundation will last many years.
- synonyms:
- base
- similar words:
- basement, cellar, support
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related words: |
core |
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derivations: |
foundational (adj.), foundationally (adv.) |
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