Foundation

Pronunciation: /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

Foundation (noun)

  1. The strong base that supports a building.
  2. An organization created to provide money for a specific purpose.
  3. A basic idea or principle that something is based on.

Examples

  • The foundation of the house was laid carefully.
  • A strong foundation is crucial for any building.

Common collocations: lay the foundation, strong foundation, foundation of an organization, establish a foundation, foundation of a theory

Synonyms of Foundation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Foundation

  • — in the context of structures
  • — in the context of systems or organizations