English to Afrikaans Meaning of foundation - fondament


Foundation :
fondament

basis, fondament, grond, grou, hoeksteen, vloer, onderkant, rigting, kelder, vastrapplek, instelling, voet, inhuldiging, stasie, oorspronklike, wortel, vaderskap, gloeilamp, opstal, staanspoor, hawe, vestiging, Stad, die vestiging van, toewyding, installasie, begin, ontstaan

Stigtingfondamente
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Definitions of foundation in English
Noun(1) the basis on which something is grounded(2) an institution supported by an endowment(3) lowest support of a structure(4) education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge(5) the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained(6) a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body(7) the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Examples of foundation in English
(1) And the president has laid a solid foundation for economic growth.(2) It's part of the same theme that I like following, where I create timelines in order to provide a foundation for the stories that result from it.(3) But I'd also establish a philanthropic foundation and give a lot away to charitable causes.(4) It stressed the need for convergence of fiscal and monetary policies to serve as a foundation for a monetary union.(5) he starts playing melody lines on the bass instead of laying the foundation down(6) I couldn't help thinking that she could be quite gorgeous, if she did something with her hair, got contacts, and applied some serious foundation and lip gloss.(7) Larry was given a special Comhaltas award last year for his extraordinary service to the organisation since its foundation in 1951.(8) It talks about the importance of having core principles as a foundation for how to work.(9) without stability, the country will not be able hold the elections that will lay the foundation for a peaceful and democratic future(10) physics, the foundation of all the sciences(11) Apply your usual foundation make-up or powder to cover any imperfections and even out your skin tone.(12) Mix a dime-size amount of foundation with a little moisturizer in the palm of your hand for a sheer, even finish.(13) So, once again, there was a failure or an absence of evidence to give foundation to an argument that there was a causal link.(14) This will provide you publications and a foundation for your dissertation.(15) Men like these formed a very shaky foundation on which to build a dynasty.(16) You are about to build a firm business foundation that a tall structure can stand on.
Related Phrases of foundation
(1) solid foundation ::
stewige fondament
(2) lay the foundation ::
lê die grondslag
(3) laying the foundation ::
die grondslag te lê
(4) lay a foundation ::
lê 'n grondslag
(5) foundation stone ::
hoeksteen
(6) raft foundation ::
vlotfondamente
Synonyms
Noun
1. footing ::
voet
2. basis ::
basis
3. justification ::
regverdiging
4. endowed institution ::
agtergeblewe instansie
5. foundation garment ::
fondament kledingstuk
6. fundament ::
fundament
7. initiation ::
inleiding
8. grounding ::
grou
Different Forms
foundation, foundations
Word Example from TV Shows
What sort of foundation do you have?

What sort of FOUNDATION do you have?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 10

The National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 6

so we have a foundation
to publish? Yes.

so we have a FOUNDATION to publish? Yes.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 17

Remember the grant proposal I submitted
to the National Science Foundation...

Remember the grant proposal I submitted to the National Science Foundation...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 23

...but the foundation of gift-giving
is reciprocity.

...but the FOUNDATION of gift-giving is reciprocity.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 11

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