Foundation
noun
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below the ground.
The house was solidly built on a firm foundation.
Often appears as...
- lay a foundation
- build a foundation
noun
An organization established to provide money for a particular purpose, like research or charity.
The cancer research foundation has funded many studies.
Often appears as...
- establish a foundation
- donate to a foundation
noun
A cream or powder used as a base to even out facial skin color before applying other cosmetics.
She applied her foundation before her lipstick.
Often appears as...
- apply foundation
- foundation shade
noun
The principle or basis for a belief or idea, or a starting point for something.
The rumors had no foundation in truth.
Often appears as...
- lay the foundation (for something)
- foundation of belief
noun
A woman's supporting undergarment, such as a girdle.
The dress fit perfectly with the right foundation.
noun
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below the ground.
The house was solidly built on a firm foundation.
Often appears as...
- lay a foundation
- build a foundation
noun
An organization established to provide money for a particular purpose, like research or charity.
The cancer research foundation has funded many studies.
Often appears as...
- establish a foundation
- donate to a foundation
noun
A cream or powder used as a base to even out facial skin color before applying other cosmetics.
She applied her foundation before her lipstick.
Often appears as...
- apply foundation
- foundation shade
noun
The principle or basis for a belief or idea, or a starting point for something.
The rumors had no foundation in truth.
Often appears as...
- lay the foundation (for something)
- foundation of belief
noun
A woman's supporting undergarment, such as a girdle.
The dress fit perfectly with the right foundation.
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Architectural Metaphor
Often used metaphorically for essential support or starting point of an idea or system.
Democracy is the foundation of our political system.
Pro Tip 2/2Stability Implication
Implies reliability or strength when used to describe something non-physical.
Her ethical values were the strong foundation of her character.
Pro Tip 1/2Architectural Metaphor
Often used metaphorically for essential support or starting point of an idea or system.
Democracy is the foundation of our political system.
Pro Tip 2/2Stability Implication
Implies reliability or strength when used to describe something non-physical.
Her ethical values were the strong foundation of her character.
Pro Tip 1/2Architectural Metaphor
Often used metaphorically for essential support or starting point of an idea or system.
Democracy is the foundation of our political system.
Pro Tip 2/2Stability Implication
Implies reliability or strength when used to describe something non-physical.
Her ethical values were the strong foundation of her character.
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Why do buildings fall in...
that building collapse is caused directly by the ground beneath them shaking violently, or even splitting apart. But that's not really how it works. For one thing, most buildings are not located right on a fault line, and the shifting tectonic plates go much deeper than building foundations. So what's actually going on?
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How do you know you...
to begin again from the foundations. All his knowledge had come from his sensory perceptions of the world. Same as you, right? You know you're watching this video with your eyes, hearing it with your ears. Your senses show you the world as it is. They aren't deceiving you, but sometimes they do.
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Einstein's brilliant...
By leading physicists to think deeply about the foundations of quantum physics, it led to further elaboration of the theory and helped launch research into subjects like quantum information, now a thriving field with the potential to develop computers of unparalleled power.
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Adam Garone: Healthier...
Well, normally, a charity starts with the cause, and someone that is directly affected by a cause. They then go on to create an event, and beyond that, a foundation to support that. Pretty much in every case, that's how a charity starts.
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An inside look at...
of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my identity crisis that would manifest
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50 Years Ago, This Was a...
I've given this land to a foundation it will go on in perpetuity it'll never be any different than you see it today when I leave this world that's what I want as part of my legacy
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Plato’s best (and worst)...
and have accepted some while rejecting others. We are continuing to refine, amend, and edit his ideas which have become foundations of the modern world.
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Thought-provoking...
existence parental love and friendships form the foundation of their society spy tortoise is also being deployed
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Amazing Animal...
existence parental love and friendships form the foundation of their society spy tortoise is also being deployed
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
the foundations of the empire have been laid underground too
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Why do buildings fall in...
that building collapse is caused directly by the ground beneath them shaking violently, or even splitting apart. But that's not really how it works. For one thing, most buildings are not located right on a fault line, and the shifting tectonic plates go much deeper than building foundations. So what's actually going on?
Video examples
How do you know you...
to begin again from the foundations. All his knowledge had come from his sensory perceptions of the world. Same as you, right? You know you're watching this video with your eyes, hearing it with your ears. Your senses show you the world as it is. They aren't deceiving you, but sometimes they do.
Video examples
Einstein's brilliant...
By leading physicists to think deeply about the foundations of quantum physics, it led to further elaboration of the theory and helped launch research into subjects like quantum information, now a thriving field with the potential to develop computers of unparalleled power.
Video examples
Adam Garone: Healthier...
Well, normally, a charity starts with the cause, and someone that is directly affected by a cause. They then go on to create an event, and beyond that, a foundation to support that. Pretty much in every case, that's how a charity starts.
Video examples
An inside look at...
of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my identity crisis that would manifest
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50 Years Ago, This Was a...
I've given this land to a foundation it will go on in perpetuity it'll never be any different than you see it today when I leave this world that's what I want as part of my legacy
Video examples
Plato’s best (and worst)...
and have accepted some while rejecting others. We are continuing to refine, amend, and edit his ideas which have become foundations of the modern world.
Video examples
Thought-provoking...
existence parental love and friendships form the foundation of their society spy tortoise is also being deployed
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Amazing Animal...
existence parental love and friendships form the foundation of their society spy tortoise is also being deployed
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
the foundations of the empire have been laid underground too
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
With compassion you can die for other people, like the mother who can die for her child. You have the courage to say it because you are not afraid of losing anything, because you know that understanding and love is the foundation of happiness. But if you have fear of losing your status, your position, you will not have the courage to do it.
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Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
Mistakes are, after all, the foundations of truth, and if a man does not know what a thing is, it is at least an increase in knowledge if he knows what it is not.
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LeBron James
American Basketball Player
There are always people always asking you for something. But I feel like I have a foundation. I have a supporting cast where it doesn't bother me too much.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
I have seen how the foundations of the world are laid, and I have not the least doubt that it will stand a good while.
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Charlotte Bronte
British Novelist
If we would build on a sure foundation in friendship, we must love friends for their sake rather than for our own.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Your emotions are very unstable and should never be the foundation for direction in your life.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
I believe the home and marriage is the foundation of our society and must be protected.
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Alice Walker
American Author
I think the foundation of everything in my life is wonder.
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
With compassion you can die for other people, like the mother who can die for her child. You have the courage to say it because you are not afraid of losing anything, because you know that understanding and love is the foundation of happiness. But if you have fear of losing your status, your position, you will not have the courage to do it.
Quote examples
Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
Mistakes are, after all, the foundations of truth, and if a man does not know what a thing is, it is at least an increase in knowledge if he knows what it is not.
Quote examples
LeBron James
American Basketball Player
There are always people always asking you for something. But I feel like I have a foundation. I have a supporting cast where it doesn't bother me too much.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
I have seen how the foundations of the world are laid, and I have not the least doubt that it will stand a good while.
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Charlotte Bronte
British Novelist
If we would build on a sure foundation in friendship, we must love friends for their sake rather than for our own.
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
Your emotions are very unstable and should never be the foundation for direction in your life.
Quote examples
Billy Graham
American Clergyman
I believe the home and marriage is the foundation of our society and must be protected.
Quote examples
Alice Walker
American Author
I think the foundation of everything in my life is wonder.
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