foundation
US /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
Definition
the basis on which something is grounded
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
A strong customer base is the foundation of our company's success.
Word Family
Synonyms
- baseinstallation from which a military force initiates operations
- basisa relation that provides the foundation for something
- endowmentnatural abilities or qualities
Collocations
- Easy lay the foundationto lay the foundation, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
- Medium charitable foundation grantdescribing charitable foundation grant (relating to or characterized by charity)
- Hard solid financial foundationdescribing solid financial foundation (matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure)
- Very Hard shake foundations of antitrust doctrineto shake foundations of antitrust doctrine, meaning to move or cause to move back and forth
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