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   Ground

   /ɡround/

   

   noun

   • 1. the solid surface of the earth: "he lay on the ground" Similar floorearthterra firmaflooringinformal:deck
   • ▪ a limited or defined extent of the earth's surface; land: "an adjoining area of ground had been purchased"
   • ▪ land of a specified kind: "my feet squelched over marshy ground" Similar earthsoiltopsoildirtclayloamturfclodmoldsoddustlandterrain
   • ▪ (in aviation) relating to the ground rather than the air (with particular reference to the maintenance and servicing of an aircraft on the ground): "ground staff"
   • ▪ living or growing on or close to the ground: "ground flora"
   • 2. an area of land or sea used for a specified purpose: "shore dumping can pollute fishing grounds and beaches"
   • ▪ an area of enclosed land surrounding a large house or other building: "the house stands in seven acres of grounds" Similar estategardenslawnsparkparklandlandacrespropertysurroundingsdomainholdingterritoryarchaic:demesne
   • 3. an area of knowledge or subject of discussion or thought: "third-year courses typically cover less ground and go into more depth"
   • 4. factors forming a basis for action or the justification for a belief: "there are some grounds for optimism" Similar reasoncausebasisbasefoundationjustificationrationaleargumentpremiseoccasionfactorexcusepretextmotivemotivationinducement
   • 5. a prepared surface to which paint is applied.
   • ▪ a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
   • ▪ (in embroidery or ceramics) a plain surface to which decoration is applied.
   • ▪ a piece of wood fixed to a wall as a base for boards, plaster, or woodwork.
   • 6. solid particles, especially of ground coffee, that form a residue; sediment: "machines which presoak the coffee grounds produce a superior cup of coffee" Similar sedimentprecipitatesettlingsdregsleesdepositresiduesludgerare:grouts
   • 7. electrical connection of a circuit or conductor to the earth. North American
   • 8. short for ground bass

   verb

   • 1. prohibit or prevent (a pilot or an aircraft) from flying: "a bitter wind blew from the northeast and the bombers were grounded" Similar prevent from flyingkeep on the ground
   • ▪ (of a parent) refuse to allow (a child) to go out socially as a punishment: informal "he was grounded for hitting her on the head"
   • 2. (with reference to a ship) run or go aground: "rather than be blown up, Muller grounded his ship on a coral reef and surrendered" Similar run agroundbecome strandedrun ashorebeachbecome beachedlandbe high and dryOpposite floatput to sea
   • 3. give (something abstract) a firm theoretical or practical basis: "the study of history must be grounded in a thorough knowledge of the past" Similar basefoundestablishsetsettlerootbuildconstructform
   • ▪ instruct (someone) thoroughly in a subject: "they were grounded in the classics, in history, and in literature" Similar instructcoachtutoreducateschooltrainupskilldrillprimeprepareteachfamiliarize withacquaint withmake conversant withinform aboutinformal:give the lowdown onclue up onclue in onfill in onput in the picture aboutgen up ongive the gen about
   • 4. place or lay (something) on the ground or hit the ground with it: "he was penalized two strokes for grounding his club in a bunker"
   • 5. connect (an electrical device) with the ground. North American
   • 6. (of a batter) hit a pitched ball so that it bounces on the ground: "he grounded to second"
   • ▪ (of a batter) be put out by hitting a ball on the ground to a fielder who throws it to or touches first base before the batter touches that base: "he grounded out to shortstop"

   Word Origin Old Englishgrund, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch grond and German Grund.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › groundGround - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Ground is the surface of the earth under your feet. Whether you're walking on the beach or climbing a hill, you're standing on the ground. When a plane lands, it touches down on the ground, and when you get off a scary carnival ride, you're usually very happy to have your feet on solid ground.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanground noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   ground (often the ground) the solid surface of the earth that you walk on: I found her lying on the ground. The rocket crashed a few seconds after it left the ground . land the surface of the earth that is not sea: It was good to be back on dry land again.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishground noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Ground is any area of open land; a ground is an area of land designed or used for a particular purpose or activity. space a large area of land that has no buildings on it: The city has plenty of open space.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGROUND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   an area of land used for a particular purpose or activity: a football ground. ground noun (KNOWLEDGE) an area of knowledge, information, interest, or experience: He had to go over the same ground several times before I understood it. See also. breeding ground. common ground. Idioms. break new ground. gain/lose ground. get (sth) off the ground.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGROUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. singular noun. The ground is the surface of the earth. Forty or fifty women were sitting cross-legged on the ground. We slid down the roof and dropped to the ground. See above ground/below ground. 2. singular noun [oft NOUN noun]

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › groundGround - definition of ground by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. The solid surface of the earth. b. The floor of a body of water, especially the sea. 2. Soil; earth: level the ground for a lawn. 3. often grounds An area of land designated for a particular purpose: a burial ground; parade grounds.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGROUND definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · 1. singular noun [the N] The ground is the surface of the earth. Forty or fifty women were sitting cross-legged on the ground. We slid down the roof and dropped to the ground. See above ground/below ground. 2. singular noun. If you say that something takes place on the ground, you mean it takes place on the surface of the earth and not in the air.