cornerstone
/ˈkɔːnəstəʊn/noun
उच्चारण कॉर्नस्टोन
आधारशिला, मूल आधार
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noun
- 1
[C] ~ (of sth)
the most important part of something, on which everything else depends or is built
आधारशिला, मूल आधार
- Trust is the cornerstone of any good relationship.
- Hard work and regular revision are the cornerstones of Radhika's success.
- Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of democracy.
Synonyms foundation basis bedrock keystone mainstay
- 2
[C]
a stone at the corner of the base of a building, often laid in a special ceremony
आधारशिला, नींव का पत्थर
- The Prime Minister laid the cornerstone of the new hospital.
Synonyms foundation stone
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
foundation basis bedrock keystone mainstay foundation stone
§Grammar and usage
Usage: we say lay the cornerstone or lay the foundation stone of a building.
Usage में किसी भवन के लिए lay the cornerstone या lay the foundation stone कहा जाता है।