groundwork
|ground/work|
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/ˈɡraʊndˌwɜrk/
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/ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːk/
foundation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'groundwork' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'groundwerk', where 'ground' meant 'earth' and 'werk' meant 'work'.
Historical Evolution
'groundwerk' transformed into the modern English word 'groundwork'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'work done on the ground', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'foundation or basis for something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the foundation or basis for something.
The groundwork for the new project was laid months ago.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39