What does founding mean?
Founding means present participle and gerund of found.
Founding
/ˈfaʊ̯ndɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of found.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of found
- The establishment of something.
- Who or that founds (establishes or starts) or founded.
Example Sentences
So after learning a great deal about iron founding and much more about pike fishing, one regretfully took leave of a shop full of kindly characters and proceeded to a worse lot of odours in the brass foundry.
the founding of the republic
Do foundings of transnational organizations appear to spur foundings of national organizations, or vice versa?
The founding fathers of our country.
Synonyms for founding
Antonyms for founding
Related Words
Word Forms
- foundings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for founding?
Common synonyms include foundation, creation, initiation, instauration.
What is the opposite of founding?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use founding in a sentence?
So after learning a great deal about iron founding and much more about pike fishing, one regretfully took leave of a shop full of kindly characters and proceeded to a worse lot of odours in the brass foundry.
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