Foundation

by | Jul 26, 2022 | Uncategorized | 10 comments

Foundation (Noun)
Syllable division: foun·​da·​tion
How to pronounce: UK: /faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/ US: /faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

American Pronunciation of the word Foundation

#1 Meaning: A time when a state, organization, or other entity is founded.
Examples:
> They decided to name the foundation of the new charity at the opening event.
> The foundation of the new state was a big secret for about 6 months.

#2 Meaning: An organization established to give funding for a certain population in need of assistance or for a specific type of research.
Example:
> The Red Cross foundation saves a lot of lives each year.
> Her parents decided to name the cancer foundation after her.

#3 Meaning: Infant school's first year, formerly known as reception.
Example:
> Her mother was sad when she took her to her first day in foundation class.
> My sister wants to become a foundation teacher.

 #4 Meaning: a surface or body upon which anything is erected or covered.
Example:
> They decided to start laying the house's foundation next week.
> What materials do you think they should use to build the apartment's foundation?

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10 Comments

  1. Moung Myoo
    Moung Myoo on July 26, 2022 at 5:34 am

    Next summer I’ll open foundation English class.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on July 27, 2022 at 5:48 am

      Good sentence Moung! 😀
      Try saying: Next summer I’ll open an English foundation class.

  2. IFRAH
    IFRAH on July 26, 2022 at 5:49 am

    Language learning is the foundation of personal economic development and connection of the human

  3. Nirvana
    Nirvana on July 26, 2022 at 11:52 am

    A new foundation is being building in that place.
    Some foundations have the porpuse to salve lives.
    That little girl is starting the foundation class.
    Those men are finishing to build the foundation of that building.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on July 27, 2022 at 5:50 am

      Good sentences Nirvana! 😀
      Try saying: A new foundation is being built in that place.
      Some foundations have the purpose to safe lives.
      That little girl is starting in the foundation class.
      Those men are finishing building the foundation of that building.

  4. Christina
    Christina on July 26, 2022 at 10:18 pm

    A family is the foundation of a society because it is supposed to be the first place for children to learn about life values, virtues, and education within their family. 

  5. angela Silvia
    angela Silvia on July 26, 2022 at 10:55 pm

    it very importan good foundation in english, and other lenguages

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on July 27, 2022 at 5:54 am

      Good sentence Angela! 😀
      Try saying: It is very important to have a good foundation in English and other languages.