Foundation and Prop

Foundation

Foundation noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

Usage example: she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree

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Prop and foundation are semantically related. in basis for something physical or mental topic. In some cases you can use "Prop" instead a noun "Foundation".

Nearby Words: founder, founded, founding, foundationer

Prop

Prop noun - A structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else.

Usage example: a prop kept the porch of the dilapidated house from collapsing

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Antonyms for Prop

Foundation and prop are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foundation" instead a noun "Prop".

Nearby Words: propped, propping

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How words are described

good	good foundation	good prop
solid	solid foundation	solid prop
original	original foundation	original prop
simple	simple foundation	simple prop
Other adjectives: actual, real, massive, great, new, possible, hidden, smaller.

Both words in one sentence

He applies Kirk-colored foundation over the wound from a recurring prop in his quarters to hide the distinguishing wound.

Source: We Will Not Use Stage Make-Up in the Future
In an early episode Peter gets called one by both Brian and Lois, after using his son as a prop to get a canceled TV show back on air via the make a wish foundation.

Source: You Monster!

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