foundation
gb/faʊndˈeɪʃən/ us/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 1900
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
A2
entity
1
Base structure of a building
The strong bottom part that holds up a building.
نمط الاستخدام:
the foundation of [a building/structure]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'foundation' with 'floor', but the foundation is below ground and supports the entire structure.
المرادفات
base (A more general term for the bottom support of something, not limited to buildings.)
الأضداد
roof (The top covering of a building, opposite in position to the foundation.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
lay the foundation
|solid foundation
|foundation stone
|build on the foundation
الموضوعات
construction
|architecture
|engineering
|housing
أمثلة
- The house has a concrete foundation to keep it stable.
- Cracks in the foundation can cause serious structural problems.
- They laid the foundation last summer before starting the walls.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The house has a strong foundation.
- Workers are making the foundation for a new school.
- A good foundation keeps the building safe.
اسم
B1
entity
2
Basic idea or principle
The main idea or fact that something is based on.
نمط الاستخدام:
the foundation of [an idea/system/relationship]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'foundation' with 'reason'; 'foundation' refers to a base idea, not just a cause.
المرادفات
basis (A close synonym, often interchangeable, but 'basis' can be less formal in some contexts.)
الأضداد
superstructure (Something built on top of a base, opposite in conceptual hierarchy.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
lay the foundation for
|form the foundation of
|strong foundation
|solid foundation
الموضوعات
education
|philosophy
|business
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship.
- These values form the foundation of our company culture.
- The theory provides the foundation for further research.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- Trust is the foundation of friendship.
- Math is the foundation for science.
- Good rules are the foundation of the game.
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B1
entity
3
Charitable or funding organization
A group that gives money to help people or projects.
نمط الاستخدام:
[name] Foundation supports [cause/project]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'foundation' (organization) with 'fund' (money itself). A foundation is the group managing the money.
المرادفات
trust (A legal arrangement to hold and distribute funds, sometimes similar to a foundation but with different legal structure.)
الأضداد
beneficiary (The person or group receiving money, opposite role to a foundation.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
charitable foundation
|set up a foundation
|foundation grant
الموضوعات
charity
|business
|education
|finance
أمثلة
- The foundation awarded scholarships to 50 students this year.
- She set up a foundation to protect endangered animals.
- The project is funded by an international health foundation.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The foundation gave money to poor families.
- He started a foundation for sick children.
- The school gets help from a big foundation.
اسم
B1
entity
4
Skin-colored makeup base
A cream or liquid you put on your face to make your skin look smooth before other makeup.
نمط الاستخدام:
apply foundation to [face/skin]
خطأ شائع:
Some learners confuse 'foundation' with 'powder'—foundation is applied first as a base layer.
المرادفات
base makeup (More descriptive term used in cosmetics industry.)
الأضداد
bare skin (Skin without any cosmetic applied.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
liquid foundation
|powder foundation
|apply foundation
الموضوعات
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
أمثلة
- She applied a light layer of foundation before her lipstick.
- This brand offers a wide range of foundation shades.
- I need a new brush to blend my foundation.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- She puts on foundation every morning.
- I bought new liquid foundation.
- Her face looks smooth because of the foundation.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
foundation
IPA
GB/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
US/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
المقاطع والنبر
found - a - tion (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: foundation
- Plural: foundation, foundations
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
foundations
noun
Core family
found
verb
founder
noun B2
Related words
founding
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unfounded
adjective
Advanced or less common
foundational
adjective
التعبيرات
lay the foundation for
1/lˈeɪ ðə faʊndˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Prepare base for future success
To start something that will make it possible for another thing to happen later.
أمثلة
- Her early research laid the foundation for modern genetics.
- Good study habits lay the foundation for academic success.
on a firm foundation
1/ˈɔn ə fˈɚm faʊndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Stable and well supported base
Having strong support so something can last or succeed.
أمثلة
- Their marriage is on a firm foundation of trust and respect.
- The business is built on a firm foundation of customer loyalty.
shake the foundations of
1/ʃˈeɪk ðə faʊndˈeɪʃənz əv/
fixed phrase
Disrupt basic beliefs or systems
To make people question their basic ideas or change an important system.
أمثلة
- The scandal shook the foundations of the political party.
- New evidence could shake the foundations of modern physics.