Spadework

Synonyms of spadework

• foundation
• preparation
• groundwork

Antonyms of spadework

• neglect
• disregard
• carelessness

Collocations of spadework

hard work

Frequency: 80 %

Success in this project will require a lot of hard work.

groundwork

Frequency: 70 %

Before starting the project, we need to lay the groundwork by doing some spadework.

manual labor

Frequency: 65 %

The construction of the new building involved a lot of manual labor.

physical effort

Frequency: 45 %

The athletes put in a great deal of physical effort to win the championship.

Idiomatic Expressions for spadework

• Phrase: Put in the spadework
  Meaning: To put in the necessary effort or hard work to achieve a goal.
  Usage: She put in the spadework to make sure the event was a success.