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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.dictionary.com › browse › groundGROUND Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Ground definition: the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land. See examples of GROUND used in a sentence.

3. www.wordreference.com › definition › groundground - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   adj. [ before a noun] operating on land: ground forces; a ground attack. v. to place (an idea, belief, or argument) on a firm or logical foundation:[ ~ + object] an argument firmly grounded in logic. to instruct (someone) in basic principles:[ ~ + object] to ground students in science.

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   Define Grounds. Grounds, in its most basic definition, refers to a specific area of land or property. It can also refer to the basis or reason for something, such as the grounds for a legal case or the grounds for a decision. In gardening, grounds can refer to the leftover coffee grounds that are used as fertilizer for plants. Define Ground

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishground verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Check pronunciation: ground. Definition of ground verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › groundGROUND - 91 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   ground. noun. These are words and phrases related to ground. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of ground. After that bumpy plane ride it's good to be back on the ground. Synonyms. the earth. firm land. terra firma. dry land. Antonyms. the air. the sky. the sea. the ocean. water.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › the groundThe ground Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Apr 7, 2024 · noun. : the surface of the earth. An apple fell to the ground. The flight was watched by many observers on the ground. Examples of the ground in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web These declarations of intentions needs to go alongside with real change of the people with boots on the ground.

8. www.powerthesaurus.org › groundGROUND in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for GROUND

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   What's the definition of Ground in thesaurus? Most related words/phrases with sentence examples define Ground meaning and usage.