foundation
gb/faʊndˈeɪʃən/ us/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 1900
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
A2
entity
1
Base structure of a building
The strong bottom part that holds up a building.
الگوی کاربرد:
the foundation of [a building/structure]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'foundation' with 'floor', but the foundation is below ground and supports the entire structure.
هممعنیها
base (A more general term for the bottom support of something, not limited to buildings.)
متضادها
roof (The top covering of a building, opposite in position to the foundation.)
ترکیبهای رایج
lay the foundation
|solid foundation
|foundation stone
|build on the foundation
موضوعها
construction
|architecture
|engineering
|housing
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
the foundation of [an idea/system/relationship]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'foundation' with 'reason'; 'foundation' refers to a base idea, not just a cause.
هممعنیها
basis (A close synonym, often interchangeable, but 'basis' can be less formal in some contexts.)
متضادها
superstructure (Something built on top of a base, opposite in conceptual hierarchy.)
ترکیبهای رایج
lay the foundation for
|form the foundation of
|strong foundation
|solid foundation
موضوعها
education
|philosophy
|business
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- Trust is the foundation of friendship.
- Math is the foundation for science.
- Good rules are the foundation of the game.
اسم
B1
entity
3
Charitable or funding organization
A group that gives money to help people or projects.
الگوی کاربرد:
[name] Foundation supports [cause/project]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'foundation' (organization) with 'fund' (money itself). A foundation is the group managing the money.
هممعنیها
trust (A legal arrangement to hold and distribute funds, sometimes similar to a foundation but with different legal structure.)
متضادها
beneficiary (The person or group receiving money, opposite role to a foundation.)
ترکیبهای رایج
charitable foundation
|set up a foundation
|foundation grant
موضوعها
charity
|business
|education
|finance
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
apply foundation to [face/skin]
اشتباه رایج:
Some learners confuse 'foundation' with 'powder'—foundation is applied first as a base layer.
هممعنیها
base makeup (More descriptive term used in cosmetics industry.)
متضادها
bare skin (Skin without any cosmetic applied.)
ترکیبهای رایج
liquid foundation
|powder foundation
|apply foundation
موضوعها
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- She puts on foundation every morning.
- I bought new liquid foundation.
- Her face looks smooth because of the foundation.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
foundation
IPA
GB/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
US/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
هجاها و تکیه
found - a - tion (۳ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: foundation
- Plural: foundation, foundations
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- The scandal shook the foundations of the political party.
- New evidence could shake the foundations of modern physics.