ground
ground/ɡround/
noun
- the solid surface of the earth."he lay on the ground"synonyms: floor, earth, terra firma, flooring, deck
- an area of land or sea used for a specified purpose."shore dumping can pollute fishing grounds and beaches"
- an area of knowledge or subject of discussion or thought."third-year courses typically cover less ground and go into more depth"
- factors forming a basis for action or the justification for a belief."there are some grounds for optimism"synonyms: reason, cause, basis, base, foundation, justification, rationale, argument, premise, occasion, factor, excuse, pretext, motive, motivation, inducement
- a prepared surface to which paint is applied.
- solid particles, especially of ground coffee, that form a residue; sediment."machines which presoak the coffee grounds produce a superior cup of coffee"synonyms: sediment, precipitate, settlings, dregs, lees, deposit, residue, sludge, grouts
- electrical connection of a circuit or conductor to the earth.
- short for ground bass.
verb
- prohibit or prevent (a pilot or an aircraft) from flying."a bitter wind blew from the northeast and the bombers were grounded"synonyms: prevent from flying, keep on the ground
- (with reference to a ship) run or go aground."rather than be blown up, Muller grounded his ship on a coral reef and surrendered"synonyms: run aground, become stranded, run ashore, beach, become beached, land, be high and dry
- give (something abstract) a firm theoretical or practical basis."the study of history must be grounded in a thorough knowledge of the past"synonyms: base, found, establish, set, settle, root, build, construct, form
- 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"
- connect (an electrical device) with the ground.
- (of a batter) hit a pitched ball so that it bounces on the ground."he grounded to second"
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6 days ago · Kids Definition · 1. a. : the bottom of a body of water · 2. : basis, foundation. grounds for divorce · 3. : a surrounding area : background. a ...
to have a reason, cause, or argument for your actions or beliefs: His beliefs are grounded in his experience.
noun. the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: He fell to the ground with a loud thud. earth or soil: The stony ground is bad for growing wheat. land ...
45 senses: 1. the land surface 2. earth or soil 3. the land around a dwelling house or other building 4. an area of land given.
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GROUND meaning: 1 : the surface of the earth; 2 : the soil that is on or under the surface of the earth.
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.
Background, context, framework, surroundings. (historical) The area on which a battle is fought, particularly as referring to the area occupied by one side ...
adjective · sharpened · cutting · sharp · edged · jagged · trenchant · honed · edgy · keen · scratching.