foundation
Translation
foundation, basis, establishment, base makeup
Examples
The house has strong foundations.
The house has strong foundations.
The foundation supports medical research.
The foundation supports medical research.
Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.
Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.
She applies foundation every morning.
She applies foundation every morning.
Grammar Patterns
the foundation ((of sth.)) The foundation of a good marriage is trust.
Similar Words
Synonyms: base, basis, groundwork, establishment
Etymology
From Latin 'fundare' (to found), related to 'fundus' (bottom, base).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'found' in 'foundation' as the base you 'found' a building on. It's the bottom layer of anything, from a house to an idea.