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