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groundwork

ground·work

groundwork

 
pronunciation:
graUnd wuhrk
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: the preparations or basis for an undertaking.
By listening to the objections he laid the groundwork for a successful compromise.
synonyms:
basis, footing, foundation
similar words:
arrangement, base, preliminaries, preparations
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