foundation

B2Academic AWL-7Frequent NGSL-3
UK /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/US /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/

Meaning

noun
a principle, an idea or a fact that something is based on and that it grows from
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage.

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The computer industry is transforming from its foundations,

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And so rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.

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