B1nouneducationsociety
US/faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK/faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
the basic idea or part that something grows from; also an organization that gives money to help others
In context
Good grammar is the foundation of clear writing.
Workers are laying the foundations of the new hospital.
The foundation gives scholarships to poor students every year.
Words that go with foundation
verb + noun
- lay the foundationEarly reading lays the foundation for learning.
adjective + noun
- solid foundationThe course gives you a solid foundation in English.
- charitable foundationHe set up a charitable foundation.
noun + preposition
- foundation ofTrust is the foundation of a good relationship.
- foundation forThis year will build a foundation for future growth.