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