Groundwork Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Groundwork

Meaning 1 : lowest support of a structure

    Synonyms : base,  foot,  foundation,  fundament,  substructure,  understructure
Meaning 2 : the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

    Synonyms : base,  basis,  cornerstone,  foundation,  fundament
Meaning 3 : preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation

    Example : we are prepared today because of groundwork that was done ten years ago