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- pronunciation:
- faUn
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
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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| definition 2: |
A foundation is a type of organization that gives money to help people or groups in need. A foundation is sometimes begun by a specific person who has money and wants to give it to support a particular cause, such as fighting a certain disease or helping young musicians or athletes.
The dance troupe is helped by regular gifts of money from a foundation that supports the arts.- synonyms:
- charity, institution
- similar words:
- fund
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| related words: |
charity, core, institute |
| derivations: |
foundational (adj.), foundationally (adv.) |
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