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The team did the groundwork before starting the project.
What does Groundwork mean?
Groundwork is preparation that supports future work.
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Basic preparation or early work that helps a larger plan succeed.
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Research can provide the groundwork for a strong report.
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Good groundwork makes later steps easier because the foundation is already in place.
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MeaningGroundwork is preparation that supports future work.
ExampleExample: The team did the groundwork before starting the project.
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- wurk
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- Put a little extra energy on grownd.
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Synonyms
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preparationWork done before the main task.
foundationA base that supports later work.
planningThinking ahead about what to do.
Antonyms
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finishThe end rather than the beginning.
improvisationActing without much preparation.
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