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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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   What is ground & why is it important?

   • 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.

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   What does it mean if something takes place on the ground?

   • 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. 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.

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   What does ground mean in a sentence?

   • The meaning of GROUND is the surface of a planet (such as the earth or Mars); especially : the surface of the earth or a particular part of it sometimes as contrasted with the air or sea —often used before another noun. How to use ground in a sentence.

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   What is the root word of ground?

   • The noun shows up in phrases like "break new ground ," which means to do something completely new, and "stand your ground ," or refuse to give up your advantage during an argument or competition. The Old English root is grund, "bottom, foundation, or surface of the earth." "Ground."

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