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Founded
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Simple meaning
What does Founded mean?
Started or established.
Dictionary definition
Started or established; also based on something.
Example sentences
Founded in a sentence
easy
The town was founded long ago.
medium
The club was founded by students.
hard
A decision founded on evidence is based on facts rather than guesses.
Synonyms
Words like Founded
establishedStarted and set up.
foundRelated word that supports the meaning of founded.
Antonyms
Opposite words
endedBrought to a close.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to founded, depending on context.
Word family
Founded word family
Base word
founded
verb
founding
Action form of founded.
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Practice 1
What does founded mean?
Founded means started or established.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to founded?
Established is close in meaning to founded in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of founded?
Ended contrasts with founded.
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