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foundations

Pronunciation: [faʊnˈdeɪʃənz]

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Learn how to use foundations in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “construction”

(noun) the solid base or support that something is built on. It's like the bottom part of a house that holds everything up.

Example

The builders poured concrete to create a strong foundation for the new school.

Example

Without a good foundation, the house began to wobble and felt unstable.

Example

What materials did they use for the foundation of the building?

Context: “education”

(noun) basic ideas or principles that support and help understand something. It's like the core concepts you learn in school that help you understand more difficult subjects later.

Example

She has a solid foundation in math, which helps her with advanced calculations.

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Without a good foundation in reading, it's hard to understand complex stories.

Example

What foundation of knowledge do you think is most important for learning?

Context: “organization”

(noun) an organization created to support a cause or help people. It's like a group of people working together to make the world better.

Example

The charity foundation raised money to help children in need.

Example

The foundation didn’t receive enough donations this year to help as many families as they wanted.

Example

What is the main goal of the foundation you support?

How to pronounce foundations

Pronunciation: [faʊnˈdeɪʃənz]

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