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- Dictionaryground/ɡraʊnd/
noun
- 1. the solid surface of the earth: "he lay on the ground" Similar
- 2. an area of land or sea used for a specified purpose: "shore dumping can pollute fishing grounds"
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
- 2. (with reference to a ship) run or go aground: "rather than be blown up, Muller grounded his ship on a coral reef" Similar Opposite
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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.
A ground is an area of land which is specially designed and made for playing sport or for some other activity. In American English grounds is also used. ...the city's football ground. ...a parade ground. Synonyms: arena, pitch, stadium, park More Synonyms of ground. 7. plural noun [noun NOUN] B2.
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.
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.
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.
Ground definition: the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land. See examples of GROUND used in a sentence.
1 ground / ˈ graʊnd/ noun. plural grounds. Britannica Dictionary definition of GROUND. 1. the ground : the surface of the earth. An apple fell to the ground. Mechanical problems kept the plane on the ground. They were lying/sitting on the ground. [+] more examples.
Definition of ground noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.