groundwork
ground·work
noun \ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk\Definition of GROUNDWORK
: foundation, basis <laid the groundwork for a new program>; also : preparation made beforehand <the groundwork was done before the winter tour — Susan Reiter>
Examples of GROUNDWORK
- <they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art>
First Known Use of GROUNDWORK
15th century
Related to GROUNDWORK
- Synonyms
- basis, bedrock, bottom, cornerstone, footing, foundation, ground, base, keystone, root, underpinning, warp, warp and woof
Rhymes with GROUNDWORK
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