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Synonyms of spadework

6 similar words

Another word for spadework is digging. Other synonyms of spadework are prep, prep work, preparatory work, groundwork and homework.

Synonyms and similar words for spadework

nounWork done by digging with a spade.

nounWork done in preparation for something else.

  • prep
  • prep work
  • preparatory work
  • groundworkThe foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow for the rest.
  • homework

Meaning of spadework

  1. noun Work done by digging with a spade.
  2. noun Work done in preparation for something else.

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Questions about synonyms of spadework

What is another word for spadework?
Spadework has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as digging, prep, prep work, preparatory work, groundwork and homework.
What does spadework mean?
Spadework means work done by digging with a spade.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: spadework (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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