foundation
Translation
foundation, basis, base
Examples
The house has a strong foundation.
The house has a strong foundation.
Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.
Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.
She works for a charitable foundation.
She works for a charitable foundation.
She applies foundation every morning.
She applies foundation every morning.
Grammar Patterns
((the foundation of sth.)) the foundation of (something) Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: base, basis, groundwork, establishment
Etymology
From the verb 'to found', ultimately from Latin 'fundus' (bottom).
Memory Tips
A 'foundation' is what you 'found' a building or organization on. It's the base.