Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Foundered.
Foundered - as a noun
Inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
laminitis11A person who founds or establishes some institution
Example: "George washington is the father of his country"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beginner11father12founding fatherHypernyms (Closely Related)
conceiver16mastermind15originator11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A worker who makes metal castings
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skilled workerskilled workmantrained workerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Foundered - as a verb
Fail utterly; collapse
Example: "The project foundered"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall flatfall throughflop9Sink below the surface
Break down, literally or metaphorically
Example: "The wall collapsed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11cave incollapse12fall ingive8give wayHypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stumble and nearly fall
Example: "The horses foundered"
Example Sentences
"The ship foundered in the storm and sank."
"The business foundered due to mismanagement."
"He foundered his horse by riding it too hard."
"Their relationship foundered under the pressure of constant arguments."
"The ambitious project foundered because of a lack of funding."
Word Game Points
Is FOUNDERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foundered is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FOUNDERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is FOUNDERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foundered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFOUNDERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is FOUNDERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foundered is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFOUNDERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
