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