Synonyms for

Bedrock

Verb / ˈbeˌdrɑ:k / Another word for bedrock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bedrock refers to the solid rock that lies beneath the soil or other loose material.

Synonyms & similar words

basicprinciple fundamentals fundamentalprinciple basics foundation substratum base footing groundwork bed hardpan bedding underbed footstone underpinning lode ledge

Synonyms by register

Formal

foundation base substratum fundamental

Informal

bottom line core guts essence

Literary

foundation stone groundwork substratum

Antonyms

surface superficiality frivolity ephemeral transient shallows

Common collocations

  • solid bedrock
  • firm bedrock
  • underlying bedrock
  • bedrock principle
  • bedrock of society
  • bedrock of our beliefs
  • reach bedrock

Word family

noun bedrock
adjective bedrock

Usage note

While 'bedrock' can refer to literal rock, it is most commonly used metaphorically to mean the fundamental principles or basis of something. It carries a strong sense of stability and permanence.

Example sentences

  1. The bedrock was so hard that the workers had to use explosives to break it up.
  2. The geologist studied the layers of bedrock to learn about the history of the area.
  3. The house was built on a solid bedrock foundation to withstand earthquakes.
  4. The miners were searching for gold in the bedrock.
  5. The bedrock was covered with a layer of soil and vegetation.

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