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GROUNDWORKS

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There are 3 meanings of the word Groundworks.

Groundworks - as a noun

The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

Example: "The whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
base6basis7cornerstone13foundation14fundament15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assumption14supposal12supposition15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lowest support of a structure

Example: "It was built on a base of solid rock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
base6foot7foundation14fundament15substructure16understructure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation

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

Example Sentences

"The groundworks for the new building are underway."
"The groundworks include digging trenches for the foundation."
"The construction company is responsible for the groundworks."
"The groundworks involve leveling the site."
"Before starting the project, the architect created a plan for the groundworks."
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Word Game Points

Is GROUNDWORKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, groundworks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GROUNDWORKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is GROUNDWORKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, groundworks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GROUNDWORKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is GROUNDWORKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, groundworks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GROUNDWORKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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