Synonyms for
Foundations
Definition
The base on which something is built or established
Synonyms & similar words
introduction
institution
fundament
foundation
basis
foot
founding
innovation
initiation
substructure
base
creation
understructure
groundwork
cornerstone
foundationgarment
grounding
instauration
origination
base
bottom
footing
groundwork
underpinning
support
substructure
core
framework
structure
basis
bedrock
root
ground
essence
fundamentals
beginnings
cornerstone
grounding
premise
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- build foundations
- lay foundations
- solid foundations
- strong foundations
- foundation of society
- foundation of knowledge
- foundation stone
- foundation walls
Word family
Usage note
Can refer to the literal base of a building or the abstract basis of an idea or system. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- The foundations of the house were laid last week.
- The foundations of the company were established by the founder.
- The building collapsed because the foundations were not strong enough.
- The foundations of the bridge were reinforced with steel.
- The foundations of the school were built in 1920.
Quotes
The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty. - Zig Ziglar
Education is the foundation upon which we build our future. - Christine Gregoire
The foundation of success in life is good health: that is the substratum fortune; it is also the basis of happiness. A person cannot accumulate a fortune very well when he is sick. - P. T. Barnum