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