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- pronunciation:
- faUn
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noun |
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A foundation is the thing that something is built on.
The old church was built on a strong foundation of stone.When the tornado came through the town, it destroyed the Millers' house, and only the foundation remained.Facts always form the foundation of Ms. Cole's opinions.The couple's marriage is built on a foundation of love and trust.- synonyms:
- base, basis, reason
- similar words:
- bed, bottom, cause, ground, origin, principle, root, source, support
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| related words: |
charity, core, institute |
| derivations: |
foundational (adj.), foundationally (adv.) |
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