bedrock
Translation
bedrock, foundation, basis
Examples
The builders hit bedrock just a few feet down.
The builders hit bedrock just a few feet down.
Trust is the bedrock of any strong relationship.
Trust is the bedrock of any strong relationship.
Grammar Patterns
the bedrock of ((sth.)) the fundamental principles of (sth.) Trust is the bedrock of any strong relationship.
Similar Words
foundation, basis, groundwork
Etymology
A compound of 'bed' (as in a layer or foundation) and 'rock'. The layer of rock beneath the soil.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'bed' of rock that everything else rests on, both literally and figuratively.