Educational Foundations

noun the basis or groundwork of anything

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• The foundation of the new building was laid with precision and care.
• She always said that honesty was the foundation of a strong friendship.
• Dude, your outfit is the foundation of your whole look.
• Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.

noun the foundation or basis on which something is built or developed

• The researchers laid the groundwork for their study by conducting a thorough literature review.
• Before we start the project, we need to do some groundwork to make sure we're prepared.
• Let's get the groundwork done before we dive into this.
• Building a strong relationship requires laying the groundwork of trust and communication.

noun foundation - the basis or groundwork of anything

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate nouns and to specify their application

• The architect will lay the foundation for the new building next week.
• The construction crew is gonna lay the foundation for the house tomorrow.
• Let's get this party started and lay the foundation for a good time!
• Learning basic math skills will lay the foundation for success in higher level courses.

noun a basic or essential skill or knowledge

• The rudiments of mathematics are essential for understanding more complex concepts.
• I only know the rudiments of cooking, but I can make a decent meal.
• I need to brush up on the rudiments of gaming before I can compete with my friends.
• Learning the rudiments of a new language is like unlocking a whole new world of communication.

noun an essential skill or element necessary for growth or development

• It is important to first learn the rudiments of mathematics before moving on to more advanced topics.
• I just started learning the rudiments of playing the guitar, and it's been a lot of fun so far.
• Don't worry, I'll teach you the rudiments of skateboarding so you can start shredding in no time.
• Understanding the rudiments of good communication is essential for building strong relationships.

noun a starting point for an activity or process

• The new internship served as a springboard for her career in marketing.
• Taking that class was like a springboard to passing the exam.
• His side hustle was the perfect springboard to making extra cash.
• The success of their first product launch became a springboard for future innovations.

noun a system of supports beneath a structure; a foundation or basis

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• The theoretical framework is the underpinning of this research study.
• The strong foundation underpins the success of the project.
• The support system is what's holding everything together.
• Trust is the underpinning of any healthy relationship.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the time, place, manner, or degree of an action

• Once a contract is signed, it is always binding and enforceable.
• Once you start watching that TV series, you always end up binge-watching the whole season.
• Once you try that new ice cream flavor, you'll always crave it.
• Once trust is broken, it is always difficult to repair.