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