foundation; inside story; remainder; draft
Meanings
6 senses · 14 examplesnoun
sole; base; bottom layer
Refers to the bottom layer of something like a shoe or container.
The soles of these shoes are too thin, my feet hurt when walking.
The shoe soles are badly worn.
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inside story; details; real situation
Refers to the underlying truth or background information of a matter.
He hasn't yet figured out the real situation of this matter.
After investigation, we have grasped the other party's inside story.
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foundation; groundwork; basic level
Refers to one's foundational knowledge or skills.
His foundation in English is weak, so studying is a bit difficult for him.
This child has a good foundation in math and learns new concepts quickly.
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Because he has a solid foundation, he progresses very quickly.
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draft; copy (serving as a basis)
Refers to a preliminary version or a kept record that serves as a reference.
You must keep a copy of important documents before sending them out.
I'm used to making a draft before I start painting.
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Please keep this draft of the contract safe.
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remainder; leftovers; last part
Refers to the last bit of something, especially inventory or supplies.
This batch of goods is almost sold out, leaving only a small remainder.
We don't have much grain left, we need to go shopping quickly.
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background; base color; ground
Refers to the background color or surface on which a pattern is applied.
This piece of fabric has a blue background with white flowers.
She likes to wear clothes with plain-colored backgrounds.