foundations
Pronunciation: [faʊnˈdeɪʃənz]
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.
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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?