foundation
gb/faʊndˈeɪʃən/ us/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglês
~ 1900
alap, alapítvány, alapozó
SUBSTANTIVO
A2
1
alap
A2
Padrão de uso:
the foundation of [a building/structure]
The house has a concrete foundation to keep it stable.
A háznak betonalapja van, hogy stabil legyen.
Cracks in the foundation can cause serious structural problems.
Az alap repedései súlyos szerkezeti problémákat okozhatnak.
They laid the foundation last summer before starting the walls.
Exemplos para estudantes
The house has a strong foundation.
A háznak erős alapja van.
Workers are making the foundation for a new school.
A munkások egy új iskola alapját készítik.
A good foundation keeps the building safe.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'foundation' with 'floor', but the foundation is below ground and supports the entire structure.
Significado
Base structure of a building
Colocações
lay the foundation
|solid foundation
|foundation stone
|build on the foundation
Sinônimos
base (A more general term for the bottom support of something, not limited to buildings.)
Antônimos
roof (The top covering of a building, opposite in position to the foundation.)
Temas
construction
|architecture
|engineering
|housing
Definição
The strong bottom part that holds up a building.
The solid base, usually made of concrete or stone, that supports a building from below.
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
2
alap
A2
Padrão de uso:
the foundation of [an idea/system/relationship]
Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship.
A bizalom minden egészséges kapcsolat alapja.
These values form the foundation of our company culture.
Ezek az értékek képezik vállalati kultúránk alapját.
The theory provides the foundation for further research.
Exemplos para estudantes
Trust is the foundation of friendship.
A bizalom a barátság alapja.
Math is the foundation for science.
A matematika a tudományok alapja.
Good rules are the foundation of the game.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'foundation' with 'reason'; 'foundation' refers to a base idea, not just a cause.
Significado
Basic idea or principle
Colocações
lay the foundation for
|form the foundation of
|strong foundation
|solid foundation
Sinônimos
basis (A close synonym, often interchangeable, but 'basis' can be less formal in some contexts.)
Antônimos
superstructure (Something built on top of a base, opposite in conceptual hierarchy.)
Temas
education
|philosophy
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The main idea or fact that something is based on.
An underlying basis or set of ideas on which something is built or established.
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
3
alapítvány
B1
Padrão de uso:
[name] Foundation supports [cause/project]
The foundation awarded scholarships to 50 students this year.
Az alapítvány idén 50 diáknak ítélt oda ösztöndíjat.
She set up a foundation to protect endangered animals.
Alapítványt hozott létre a veszélyeztetett állatok védelmére.
The project is funded by an international health foundation.
Exemplos para estudantes
The foundation gave money to poor families.
Az alapítvány pénzt adott szegény családoknak.
He started a foundation for sick children.
Alapítványt hozott létre beteg gyerekek számára.
The school gets help from a big foundation.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'foundation' (organization) with 'fund' (money itself). A foundation is the group managing the money.
Significado
Charitable or funding organization
Colocações
charitable foundation
|set up a foundation
|foundation grant
Sinônimos
trust (A legal arrangement to hold and distribute funds, sometimes similar to a foundation but with different legal structure.)
Antônimos
beneficiary (The person or group receiving money, opposite role to a foundation.)
Temas
charity
|business
|education
|finance
Definição
A group that gives money to help people or projects.
An organization that provides money and support for a particular purpose, often charitable or educational.
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
4
alapozó
B1
Padrão de uso:
apply foundation to [face/skin]
She applied a light layer of foundation before her lipstick.
A rúzs előtt egy vékony réteg alapozót vitt fel.
This brand offers a wide range of foundation shades.
Ez a márka sokféle alapozóárnyalatot kínál.
I need a new brush to blend my foundation.
Exemplos para estudantes
She puts on foundation every morning.
Minden reggel alapozót tesz fel.
I bought new liquid foundation.
Új folyékony alapozót vettem.
Her face looks smooth because of the foundation.
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'foundation' with 'powder'—foundation is applied first as a base layer.
Significado
Skin-colored makeup base
Colocações
liquid foundation
|powder foundation
|apply foundation
Sinônimos
base makeup (More descriptive term used in cosmetics industry.)
Antônimos
bare skin (Skin without any cosmetic applied.)
Temas
fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
Definição
A cream or liquid you put on your face to make your skin look smooth before other makeup.
A skin-colored cosmetic cream or liquid applied to the face to create an even skin tone before other makeup.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
foundation
AFI
GB/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
US/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
found - a - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: foundation
- Plural: foundation, foundations
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The scandal shook the foundations of the political party.
- New evidence could shake the foundations of modern physics.