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groundwork

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡraʊndwɜːrk/ · UK /ˈɡraʊndwɜːk/

groundwork means: The basic work or ideas that make later progress possible.

noun

BASIC PREPARATIONC1

The basic work or ideas that make later progress possible.

  • We have done the groundwork.
  • Her research laid the groundwork for new treatments.
  • This agreement provides the groundwork for future cooperation.

How to use it: groundwork for something (These talks laid the groundwork for a peace agreement.)

Similar words: foundation, preparation, basis

Common phrases: lay the groundwork, groundwork for something, essential groundwork

Questions about groundwork

What does groundwork mean?

The basic work or ideas that make later progress possible.

What is groundwork in other languages?

Türkçe: temel · Español: base · Français: bases · Deutsch: Grundlage · Italiano: basi · 日本語: 基礎

How do you pronounce groundwork?

In American English /ˈɡraʊndwɜːrk/; in British English /ˈɡraʊndwɜːk/.

How do you use groundwork in a sentence?

We have done the groundwork. Her research laid the groundwork for new treatments.

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