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Groundwork

🔄 Synonyms of "Groundwork"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
basenoun	Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
foundationnoun	That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
cornerstonenoun	(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
basisnoun	A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
fundamentnoun	Foundation.
footnoun	A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
substructurenoun	The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).
understructurenoun	The supporting structure underneath something, such as a vehicle or bridge.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Groundwork"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
basenoun	Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
basisnoun	A starting point, base or foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
foundationnoun	That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
fundamentnoun	Foundation.
substructurenoun	The supporting part of a structure (either physical or organizational; the foundation).
understructurenoun	The supporting structure underneath something, such as a vehicle or bridge.
cornerstonenoun	(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
footnoun	A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.
basedverb	Founded on; having a basis; often used in combining forms.
stagenoun	A phase.
preparationnoun	(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
preparatory	Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.
provisionnoun	An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
worknoun	(uncountable) Employment.
basicnoun	A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
rationalenoun	An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
baselinenoun	A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
legalnoun	(uncountable, informal) The legal department of a company or organization.
routenoun	A course or way which is traveled or passed.
backgroundnoun	A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.