foundation

noun
UK: /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
US: /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

  1. The basis or groundwork of anything.

    1. The foundation of our friendship is trust. [ ] [ ]
    2. This research forms the foundation for future studies in the field. [ ] [ ]

  2. A solid base that supports a building.

    1. The house has a strong foundation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The builders are laying the foundation for the new shopping center. [ ] [ ]

  3. An organization established to provide money for a specific purpose.

    1. She received a grant from a charitable foundation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Ford Foundation supports educational initiatives worldwide. [ ] [ ]

  4. A cream or powder that is put on the face before other makeup.

    1. She applied foundation to even out her skin tone. [ ] [ ]
    2. This foundation provides good coverage without feeling heavy on the skin. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

institute base groundwork basis support structure organization

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "foundation" in English means: The basis or groundwork of anything., A solid base that supports a building., An organization established to provide money for a specific purpose., A cream or powder that is put on the face before other makeup..

The phonetic transcription of "foundation" is /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ in British English and /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "foundation": institute, base, groundwork, basis, support, structure, organization.

Example usage of "foundation": "The foundation of our friendship is trust.". More examples on the page.