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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › groundGround Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

3. 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.

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

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   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]

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

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   n. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGROUND | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

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

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    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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › groundground | meaning of ground in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    ground meaning, definition, what is ground: the surface of the Earth: Learn more.