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groundwork Definition

ground·work (gro̵und′wʉrk′)

noun

a foundation; basis

groundwork Synonyms

groundwork

n.

foundation, basis, preparation, preliminaries; see basis 1, foundation 2. See syn. study at base.

groundwork Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • lay: His own claim lays the groundwork for the rest of the evidence.
  • lie: It also helps them develop the learning skills that lay the groundwork for success.
  • prepare: CSE is now working with Ofgem to prepare the groundwork for a consumer trial.
  • establish: This establishes the groundwork for the cloning operation by making an exact duplicate.
  • do: A teacher seems to be the person who does the groundwork in a subject.
  • associate: Groundworks associated with the construction of an extension were monitored.

Preposition: for

  • development: A watching brief was carried out during groundworks for development.

Adjective modifier

  • essential: Level 1 Basic; intended to cover the essential groundwork of the subject.
  • initial: Following lengthy discussions regarding the scope, method and implications of such a scheme, the initial groundwork and training began in August.
  • solid: The question that arises is why the architecture of today ignores the solid groundwork or previous years?
  • basic: We are not here to do your basic groundwork for you.
  • necessary: The necessary groundwork is scheduled to be completed by 2008.
  • environmental: The event was supervised by the environmental regeneration charity Groundwork on behalf of the East London Business Alliance.

Modifies a noun

  • Merseyside: Groundwork Merseyside 21 Awards - Sustainable Health Award Wellbeing is about healthy people living in a healthy world.
  • trust: Many of the new projects will be carried out by Groundwork Trusts working in partnership with the local community.
  • site: Beautiful images of Wormwood Scrubs Great gifts that help Groundwork site last updated 01 August 2006 Registered charity no.
  • staff: They then joined Groundwork staff on a session teaching the children about healthy eating.
  • project: All of the fun and games were in the name of team building on various Groundwork projects.

Noun used with modifier

  • regeneration: The event was supervised by the environmental regeneration charity Groundwork on behalf of the East London Business Alliance.
  • charity: The event was supervised by the environmental regeneration charity Groundwork on behalf of the East London Business Alliance.