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