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groundwork

intermediateB2

/ˈɡraʊndˌwɜrk/ · ground-work

The basic or foundation layer required for a project or plan.

Meanings

nounformal

The basic or foundation layer required for a project or plan.

کسی منصوبے یا منصوبے کے لیے درکار بنیادی یا بنیاد کی سطح۔

بنیاد

bunyad

Formal: بنیاد

Synonyms

foundationbasissupportبنیادپہلنظام

Antonyms

superstructureaftermathconsequenceعواقبنتیجہپیش رفت

Common Collocations

  • lay the groundwork
  • groundwork for success
  • groundwork of a project

Example Sentences

They have laid the groundwork for future collaboration between the two companies.

انہوں نے دونوں کمپنیوں کے درمیان مستقبل کے تعاون کے لیے بنیاد رکھی ہے۔

unhon ne dono companyon ke darmiyan mustaqbil ke taawun ke liye bunyad rakhi hai.

The groundwork of the new policy was meticulously planned to ensure its success.

نئی پالیسی کی بنیاد کو کامیابی کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے بہت ہی محتاط طریقے سے منصوبہ بند کیا گیا تھا۔

nayi policy ki buniyad ko kamiyabi ko yaqini banane ke liye bohot hi mohtat tareeqe se mansooba band kiya gaya tha.

Establishing a strong groundwork is essential for the development of any project.

کسی بھی منصوبے کی ترقی کے لیے ایک مضبوط بنیاد قائم کرنا ضروری ہے۔

kisi bhi mansoobe ki taraqqi ke liye aik mazboot buniyad qaim karna zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

background:Groundwork refers specifically to foundational efforts, while background refers to the circumstances or history that inform a situation.

Word Family

ground
nounزمین
work
verbکام کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of laying a strong base before building a house.

Imagine workers laying bricks for a foundation.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھوٹی چھوٹی بنیاد رکھیے تو بڑی عمارت بنے گی

choti choti buniyad rakhiye to badi imarat banegi

If you lay small foundations, a large structure will be built.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "ground + work" — the basic foundation or underlying support for a project or plan

First known use: 14th century

The term is derived from the combination of 'ground', meaning 'the surface of the earth', and 'work', referring to exertion or effort in a task.