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ground·work
 groundwork
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- pronunciation:
- graUnd
wuhrk
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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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| related words: |
basis, foundation |
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