foundation
gb/faʊndˈeɪʃən/ us/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
A2
ইংরেজি
~ 1900
অর্থসমূহ
০টি অর্থ
বিশেষ্য
A2
entity
1
Base structure of a building
The strong bottom part that holds up a building.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
the foundation of [a building/structure]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners sometimes confuse 'foundation' with 'floor', but the foundation is below ground and supports the entire structure.
সমার্থক শব্দ
base (A more general term for the bottom support of something, not limited to buildings.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
roof (The top covering of a building, opposite in position to the foundation.)
কলোকেশন
lay the foundation
|solid foundation
|foundation stone
|build on the foundation
বিষয়
construction
|architecture
|engineering
|housing
উদাহরণ
- 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.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- The house has a strong foundation.
- Workers are making the foundation for a new school.
- A good foundation keeps the building safe.
বিশেষ্য
B1
entity
2
Basic idea or principle
The main idea or fact that something is based on.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
the foundation of [an idea/system/relationship]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners may confuse 'foundation' with 'reason'; 'foundation' refers to a base idea, not just a cause.
সমার্থক শব্দ
basis (A close synonym, often interchangeable, but 'basis' can be less formal in some contexts.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
superstructure (Something built on top of a base, opposite in conceptual hierarchy.)
কলোকেশন
lay the foundation for
|form the foundation of
|strong foundation
|solid foundation
বিষয়
education
|philosophy
|business
|core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
- 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.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- Trust is the foundation of friendship.
- Math is the foundation for science.
- Good rules are the foundation of the game.
বিশেষ্য
B1
entity
3
Charitable or funding organization
A group that gives money to help people or projects.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
[name] Foundation supports [cause/project]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners may confuse 'foundation' (organization) with 'fund' (money itself). A foundation is the group managing the money.
সমার্থক শব্দ
trust (A legal arrangement to hold and distribute funds, sometimes similar to a foundation but with different legal structure.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
beneficiary (The person or group receiving money, opposite role to a foundation.)
কলোকেশন
charitable foundation
|set up a foundation
|foundation grant
বিষয়
charity
|business
|education
|finance
উদাহরণ
- 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.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- The foundation gave money to poor families.
- He started a foundation for sick children.
- The school gets help from a big foundation.
বিশেষ্য
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.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
apply foundation to [face/skin]
সাধারণ ভুল:
Some learners confuse 'foundation' with 'powder'—foundation is applied first as a base layer.
সমার্থক শব্দ
base makeup (More descriptive term used in cosmetics industry.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
bare skin (Skin without any cosmetic applied.)
কলোকেশন
liquid foundation
|powder foundation
|apply foundation
বিষয়
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
উদাহরণ
- 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.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- She puts on foundation every morning.
- I bought new liquid foundation.
- Her face looks smooth because of the foundation.
ব্যাকরণ
অভিধানিক রূপ
foundation
IPA
GB/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
US/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
শব্দাংশ ও জোর
found - a - tion (৩টি শব্দাংশ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
শব্দরূপ
Noun
- Base: foundation
- Plural: foundation, foundations
সম্পর্কিত শব্দ
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
অভিব্যক্তি
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.
উদাহরণ
- 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.
উদাহরণ
- 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.
উদাহরণ
- The scandal shook the foundations of the political party.
- New evidence could shake the foundations of modern physics.