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Why "ground work" lays the wrong foundation

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 15/10/2024, 09:54

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Ground work or groundwork. What's correct?

Spelling and compound word error

Why do people make this mistake?

People mistakenly separate the compound word "groundwork" into two words, misunderstanding it as a phrase rather than a single word.

What is correct?

The correct form is "groundwork" as a single compound word.

Examples of correct usage

The research team laid the groundwork for future studies.
Successful projects require thorough groundwork in the planning phase.
Before starting construction, the groundwork must be properly prepared.

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