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   ground

   /ɡraʊnd/

   noun

   • 1. the solid surface of the earth: "he lay on the ground" Similar floorearthterra firmaflooringinformal:deck
   • ▪ a limited 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 earthsoiltopsoildirtclayloamturfclodmouldsoddustlandterrain
   • ▪ relating to actions or activities taking place on the ground rather than the air: "the airline's 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"
   • ▪ an area of enclosed land surrounding a large house or other building: "the house stands in seven acres of grounds" Similar estategardenslawnsparkparklandlandacrespropertysurroundingsdomainholdingterritoryarchaic:demesne
   • ▪ an area of land, often with associated buildings, used for a particular sport: "a football ground"
   • 3. an area of knowledge or subject of discussion or thought: "third-year courses 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 joinery.
   • 6. solid particles, especially of coffee, which form a residue; sediment: "machines which presoak the coffee grounds produce a superior cup of coffee" Similar sedimentprecipitatesettlingsdregsleesdepositresiduesludgerare:grouts
   • 7. electrical connection 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 north-east 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" 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: "Eva's governess grounded her in Latin and Greek" Similar instructcoachtutoreducateschooltrainupskilldrillprimeprepareteachfamiliarize withacquaint withmake conversant withinform aboutinformal:give the low-down onclue up onclue in onfill in onput in the picture aboutgen up ongive the gen about
   • 4. place (something) on the ground or touch the ground with (something): "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.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGROUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GROUND definition: 1. the surface of the earth: 2. soil: 3. an area of land used for a particular purpose or…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of ground – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GROUND definition: 1. the surface of the Earth: 2. the soil in an area: 3. an area of land used for a particular…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGROUNDED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GROUNDED definition: 1. Someone who is grounded makes good decisions and does not say or do stupid things: 2. used to…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTAND YOUR GROUND | English meaning - Cambridge ... - Cambridge...

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   to refuse to be pushed backwards, or to continue in your beliefs in an argument: The battalion stood its ground in the face of repeated attacks. Clare stood her ground in the meeting and refused to be intimidated even when Michael got angry. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Strong-willed.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryground | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   ground meaning: 1. past tense and past participle of grind 2. the surface of the Earth: 3. the soil in an area: . Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioGROUND | traducir al español - Cambridge Dictionary

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   traducir GROUND: tierra, campo, tierra, toma de tierra, pasado simple y participio pasado de "grind", tierra…. Más información en el diccionario inglés-español.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › groundSynonyms and antonyms of ground in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGAIN GROUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GAIN GROUND definition: 1. If a political party or an idea or belief gains ground, it becomes more popular or accepted: 2…. Learn more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › pt › dicionarioSignificado de ground em inglês - Cambridge Dictionary

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    ground noun (WIRE) [ C usually singular ] US (UK earth) a wire that makes a connection between a piece of electrical equipment and the ground, so the user is protected from feeling an electric shock if the equipment develops a fault. SMART Vocabulary: palavras e frases relacionadas.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-british-englishMeaning of ground in Essential English Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    the surface of the Earth: I sat down on the ground. [ no plural ] the soil in an area: The ground was soft after the rain. B1 UK. an area of land used for a particular activity: a football ground. (Definition of ground from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)