groundwork — The basic work or preparation that makes it possible for something more important to happen; fundamental research or preliminary work.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The basic work or preparation that makes it possible for something more important to happen; fundamental research or preliminary work.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːrk/
Example Sentences
- The chef spent hours doing groundwork, chopping vegetables and preparing sauces before the restaurant opened.
- My mom says cleaning my room is groundwork for having friends over, but I think it's just torture.
- The company laid solid groundwork by conducting market research before entering the new business.
groundwork
NOUN[/ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːrk/]
The basic work or preparation that makes it possible for something more important to happen; fundamental research or preliminary work.
The basic work or preparation that makes it possible for something more important to happen; fundamental research or preliminary work.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'ground' (foundation, base) and 'work' (labor, effort). Originally used in construction to describe the foundational work done before building, later extended to mean any preparatory work.
Breakdown
ground (foundation, base) + work (labor, effort)
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📝Examples
“The chef spent hours doing groundwork, chopping vegetables and preparing sauces before the restaurant opened.”
“My mom says cleaning my room is groundwork for having friends over, but I think it's just torture.”
“The company laid solid groundwork by conducting market research before entering the new business.”
“Learning basic grammar is the groundwork for mastering any foreign language.”
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