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The house needs a strong foundation.
What does Foundation mean?
a supporting base
Dictionary definition
The base that supports a building, idea, plan, or system.
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Foundation in a sentence
medium
Reading is a foundation for learning.
hard
A clear foundation makes a project easier to build.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to foundation?
Base is close in meaning to foundation.
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Foundation
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fown · day · shun · strongest beat: day
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WordFoundation.
Partnoun.
MeaningFoundation means a supporting base.
ExampleExample: The house needs a strong foundation.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fown · day · shun
- Strongest beat
- day
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on day.
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Synonyms
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baseClose in meaning in many contexts.
groundworkClose in meaning in many contexts.
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topUseful contrast for understanding the word.
surfaceUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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Foundation word family
Base word
foundation
noun
foundations
Plural form of foundation.
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