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groundwork
[ ground-wurk ]
noun
- foundation or basis:
He laid the groundwork for an international conference.
groundwork
/ ˈɡʊԻˌɜː /
noun
- preliminary work as a foundation or basis
- the ground or background of a painting, etc
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of groundwork1
Example Sentences
The plant is due to open in 2031, and although a final investment decision has not yet been made, groundwork is already well under way.
They will be laying the groundwork for the rest of the audit.
The “antebellum doctrine” of rights at birth was present in the laws of at least six northern states, laying the groundwork for a post-Civil War amendment.
The passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994, which laid the groundwork for the current trade pact, changed that.
The Border Security Bill sets out Labour's plan to treat people smugglers like terrorists and repeals most of the Conservative's Illegal Migration Act 2023, which laid the legal groundwork for the Rwanda policy.
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More About Groundwork
What is groundwork?
Groundwork is a foundation or basis.
Groundwork can describe an actual plot of land for a building or construct, but it can also be used figuratively to describe the beginnings of a negotiation or agreement.
Example: I’m laying the groundwork for a new partnership right now.
Where does groundwork come from?
The first records of the term groundwork come from around 1540. It combines the word ground, the surface of the earth, and work, as in “labor” or “toil.” Literally, groundwork is work done on the ground. Figuratively, it describes the beginning work of a new relationship or something similar.
Some examples of physical groundwork include installing a foundation, marking a claim of land, and removing sod or grass from a section of land. Sometimes groundwork is used to describe the beginning steps of a painting or work of art in which the backgrounds or landscapes are drawn before the subject.
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How is groundwork used in real life?
Groundwork is often used figuratively in everyday conversations.
BREAKING: Cybersecurity firm says Russia-linked hackers are laying groundwork to spy on US Senate staff.
— The Associated Press (@AP)
When you write dialogue for different characters try to give them different points of view. This will create better groundwork for better stories.
— Butch Hartman (@realhartman)
Very excited to begin laying the groundwork for a project that combines 2 things I care deeply about. Health and wellness along with those who have served this great nation. Hopefully will have a big announcement in October/November.
— John Cena (@JohnCena)
Try using groundwork!
True or False?
Groundwork is the last step in a construction project.
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