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Synonyms of foundation

11 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for foundation is establishment. Other synonyms of foundation are basis, groundwork, underpinning and base. The opposite of foundation is dissolution.

Synonyms and similar words for foundation

nounThe act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

  • establishmentThe act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

nounThat upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported...

  • basisA physical base or foundation.
  • groundworkThe foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
  • underbuildingA substructure; foundation; infrastructure.
  • underframeworkAn underlying or supportive framework or similar structure.
  • warp and weft
  • underpinningA support or foundation, especially as a structure of masonry that supports a wall.

nounThe result of the work to begin something; that which stabilizes and allows an enterprise or system...

nounThe lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course and footing courses...

  • baseSomething from which other things extend; a foundation.
  • groundwallA wall as foundation; a foundation.

Opposite of foundation

nounThe act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

  • abolitionThe act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.
  • dissolutionThe termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.
  • ruination

Meaning of foundation

  1. noun The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
  2. noun That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
  3. noun The result of the work to begin something; that which stabilizes and allows an enterprise or system to develop.

Full definition of foundation

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Questions about synonyms of foundation

What is another word for foundation?
Foundation has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as establishment, basis, groundwork, underpinning and base.
What is the opposite of foundation?
The opposite of foundation is dissolution. Other antonyms of foundation are abolition.
What does foundation mean?
Foundation means the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: foundation (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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