foundation
🇺🇸
/faʊnˈdeɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/faʊnˈdeɪʃn/
noun
B2
the basic idea or fact that something is built on
Trust is the foundation of a strong relationship.
B2
an organization that gives money for a special purpose like helping people or research
The foundation helps children in need around the world.
B2
the act of starting something new like a company or group
Since its foundation, the company has helped many people.
C1
the solid base under a building made of stone or concrete
The workers poured concrete for the building's foundation.
R
a cream put on the face before other makeup to make skin look even
She applied foundation before putting on her lipstick.
translation
the basic idea or fact that something is built on; an organization that gives money for a special purpose like helping people or research; the act of starting something new like a company or group; the solid base under a building made of stone or concrete; a cream put on the face before other makeup to make skin look even
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