Groundwork and Preliminary

Groundwork

Groundwork noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.
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Synonyms for Groundwork

Preliminary and groundwork are semantically related In some cases you can replace term "Preliminary" with "Groundwork", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: ground, grounding

Preliminary

Preliminary noun - A performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event.

Groundwork and preliminary are semantically related in beginning topic. You can use "Groundwork" instead a noun "Preliminary", if it concerns topics such as introduction, prelude.

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