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- pronunciation:
- faUn
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the basis 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, footing, reason
- similar words:
- bed, bottom, cause, essential, ground, origin, principle, root, source, support
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| definition 2: |
the act of beginning or establishing.
Denise's family helped with the foundation of this school.- synonyms:
- creation, establishment, founding
- similar words:
- installation
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| definition 3: |
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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| definition 4: |
an organization started with gifts of money. Foundations give money to individuals or groups in need.
- synonyms:
- charity, institution
- similar words:
- fund
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| related words: |
anchor, charity, core, fundamental, institute, mount |
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| derivations: |
foundational (adj.), foundationally (adv.) |
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