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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.

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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. 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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › groundGROUND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

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   If something is grounds for a feeling or action, it is a reason for it. If you do something on the grounds of a particular thing, that thing is the reason for your action.

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

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   Ground is any area of open land; a ground is an area of land designed or used for a particular purpose or activity. space a large area of land that has no buildings on it: The city has plenty of open space.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGROUND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's 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.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › groundGround Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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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

9. 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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishground noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    ground (often the ground) the solid surface of the earth that you walk on: I found her lying on the ground. The rocket crashed a few seconds after it left the ground . land the surface of the earth that is not sea: It was good to be back on dry land again.

11. 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.