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foundation

foundation

Meaning of foundation

the base on which something is built

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British English/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
American English/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
Russian transcription[ɐsnɐˈvanʲɪjə]
foundation
foundation - основание
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foundation with Russian translation

foundation usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У старого сарая до сих пор прочное основание.

The old barn still has a solid foundation.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

У дома прочное каменное основание.

The house has a strong stone foundation.

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foundation belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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foundation synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between foundation / basis / base / footing / groundwork

🇬🇧English
foundation

основание — the base on which something is built

A2Often

The old barn still has a solid foundation.

У старого сарая до сих пор прочное основание.

F
🇬🇧English
foundation

the basic underlying idea, structure, or support

B2Very Often

Trust is the foundation of any good relationship.

Доверие — это основа любых хороших отношений.

B
🇬🇧English
basis

a general ground or reason for something, often more abstract than a physical support

B2Very Often

The decision was made on the basis of new evidence.

Решение было принято на основании новых доказательств.

B
🇬🇧English
base

the lower part or physical support of something; also a center or main location

B1Very Often

The lamp has a heavy base for stability.

У лампы тяжёлое основание для устойчивости.

F
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footing

a secure supporting base, especially for balance or stability

B2Often

The table needs a stronger footing on the uneven floor.

Столу нужна более прочная опора на неровном полу.

G
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groundwork

preliminary work that prepares for something bigger

B2Often

Months of groundwork went into the new project.

В новый проект было вложено много подготовительной работы.

B
🇬🇧English
bedrock

something very solid and fundamental; the most basic support

B2Often

Honesty is the bedrock of a strong community.

Честность — это основа крепкого сообщества.

S
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support

help, backing, or something that holds another thing up

B1Very Often

The bridge needs extra support in winter.

Мосту нужна дополнительная поддержка зимой.

U
🇬🇧English
underpinning

a hidden or deeper support that makes something possible or stable

B2Rarely

Solid research provides the underpinning of the argument.

Надёжное исследование составляет основу этого аргумента.

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foundation translation: основание. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce foundation

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

foundation translation

основание

foundation examples

The old barn still has a solid foundation.

foundation transcription

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/, /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

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foundation meaning: what does it mean?

the base on which something is built

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foundation is pronounced as /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

foundation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The old barn still has a solid foundation. Translation: У старого сарая до сих пор прочное основание.

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