groundwork

noun
UK: /ˈɡraʊnd.wɜːk/
US: /ˈɡraʊnd.wɝːk/

  1. Work done to prepare for something.

    1. We did some groundwork before the meeting.
    2. The committee did the groundwork for the new project, so it could succeed.

  2. Preliminary work or basis; foundation.

    1. This research provides the groundwork for future studies.
    2. They have laid the groundwork for a new agreement, which may resolve issues soon.

Synonyms

foundation infrastructure basis underpinning preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "groundwork" in English means: Work done to prepare for something., Preliminary work or basis; foundation..

The phonetic transcription of "groundwork" is /ˈɡraʊnd.wɜːk/ in British English and /ˈɡraʊnd.wɝːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "groundwork": foundation, infrastructure, basis, underpinning, preparation.

Example usage of "groundwork": "We did some groundwork before the meeting.". More examples on the page.