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