Synonyms of groundwork

groundwork

noun

ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk 

as in foundation

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests

they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art

Synonyms & Similar Words

• foundation
• basis
• cornerstone
• bedrock
• ground
• justification
• footing
• base
• root
• framework
• underpinning
• theory
• premise
• keystone
• support
• core
• warp
• focus
• infrastructure
• essence
• bed
• warp and woof
• bottom
• assumption
• shore
• rationale
• thesis
• backbone
• substratum
• mount
• center
• anchorage
• kernel
• prop
• heart
• presumption
• brace
• substructure
• stay
• warrant
• supposition
• nucleus
• hub
• seat
• bulwark
• buttress
• presupposition
• soul
• touchstone
• eye
• quintessence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of groundwork

Netanyahu still believes that regime change is necessary and hopes to achieve that goal by laying the groundwork for an uprising. — Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Unclear, though the groundwork has certainly been laid for Division 12 to play a role in the future. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 July 2026

State laws set the groundwork, but individual cities and counties frequently establish their own regulations regarding sidewalk riding, trail access, and speed limits. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 29 July 2026

One possible explanation is that the assault was intended to exploit the groundwork laid by Russia’s recent infiltration campaign. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026