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Founding
Sounds like
fownding
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Simple meaning
What does Founding mean?
The act of starting something.
Dictionary definition
The act of starting or establishing something.
Example sentences
Founding in a sentence
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The founding of the school happened in 1950.
medium
She was a founding member of the club.
hard
A founding idea can shape how an organization grows.
Synonyms
Words like Founding
establishmentThe act of starting or setting up.
foundRelated word that supports the meaning of founding.
Antonyms
Opposite words
closureThe act of ending something.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to founding, depending on context.
Word family
Founding word family
Base word
founding
noun
foundings
More than one founding.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does founding mean?
Founding means the act of starting something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to founding?
Establishment is close in meaning to founding in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of founding?
Closure contrasts with founding.
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