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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Synonyms for Foundation
Support is a synonym for foundation in thing topic. In some cases you can use "Support" instead a noun "Foundation", when it comes to topics like basis, basis for something physical or mental.
Support
Support noun - A structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else.
Usage example: if you don't add a couple more supports to that tower of blocks, it's going to fall down
Foundation is a synonym for support in base topic. Sometimes you can use "Foundation" instead a noun "Support", if it concerns topics such as pillar, something that holds up structure.
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Both words in one sentence
- With his statements of support of Austria-Hungary regarding the Balkans (Nibelungentreue) he helped laying the foundation for World War One.
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The house stayed intact after being lifted up, despite being separated from its key structural support — the foundation.
Source: Western Animation / Up - They will be auctioned off to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation later in the season.
Source: Real Men Wear Pink / Real Life
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