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Ground-work

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

Alternative spelling of groundwork..

Example Sentences

"And I will tell you an idea that has struck me," replied he, "as a good ground-work for a drama. I do not know how it is, but I need more encouragement than I used to do, to begin any thing new. Now, talking over a plan, is a sort of beginning; and, careless as you are, you have an intuitive judgment."

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What does ground-work mean?

Ground-work means Alternative spelling of groundwork..

What is a synonym for ground-work?

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How do you use ground-work in a sentence?

"And I will tell you an idea that has struck me," replied he, "as a good ground-work for a drama. I do not know how it is, but I need more encouragement than I used to do, to begin any thing new. Now, talking over a plan, is a sort of beginning; and, careless as you are, you have an intuitive judgment."

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