groundwork

/ɡɹˈaʊndwˌɝk/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
   “the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture”
2. lowest support of a structure
   “it was built on a base of solid rock”
3. preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation
   “we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago”

Synonyms for groundwork

• basis
• base
• foundation
• fundament
• cornerstone
• foot
• substructure
• understructure

Words that rhyme with groundwork

• work
• jerk
• network
• burke
• clerk
• framework
• lurk
• overwork
• patchwork
• quirk
• beadwork
• berserk
• footwork
• metalwork
• murk
• needlework
• perk
• shirk
• smirk
• woodwork
• artwork
• berk
• brushwork
• casework
• cirque
• clockwork
• dirk
• earthwork
• fieldwork
• firework