Groundwork ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Groundwork ( noun )

1. The foundation or basic structure on which something is built.
2. The preparatory or underlying work that is done in order to make something possible.

Origin:

The word "groundwork" comes from the old english "grundworc" meaning "the work done to level the ground.".

Examples:

1. Before building the house, the builders had to lay the groundwork by leveling the land.
2. The company spent months doing the groundwork for their new product launch.
3. He laid the groundwork for his career by obtaining a degree in computer science.
4. The groundwork for a successful relationship is based on trust and communication.
5. The teacher spent the first week of class laying the groundwork for the curriculum.

(As a verb)

Groundwork ( verb )

1. The foundation or basic structure on which something is built.
2. The preparatory or underlying work that is done in order to make something possible.

Origin:

The word "groundwork" comes from the old english "grundworc" meaning "the work done to level the ground.".

Examples:

1. Before building the house, the builders had to lay the groundwork by leveling the land.
2. The company spent months doing the groundwork for their new product launch.
3. He laid the groundwork for his career by obtaining a degree in computer science.
4. The groundwork for a successful relationship is based on trust and communication.
5. The teacher spent the first week of class laying the groundwork for the curriculum.