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base; foundation

NounSino-Korean: 基礎

  1. 1

    base; foundation

    The groundwork that is fundamental to a thing or task.

    Korean definition: 사물이나 일 등의 기본이 되는 바탕.

    • Philosophy is the foundation of all disciplines.

    • That English academy teaches thoroughly starting from very easy basics.

  2. 2

    base; groundwork

    A base for supporting the weight of a building or bridge.

    Korean definition: 건물이나 다리 등을 지을 때 그 무게를 받치기 위해 만든 밑받침.

    • That bridge has a solid foundation, so it didn't collapse even in this flood.

    • If the foundation work isn't done properly, the building is at risk of collapsing.