ground

US /ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɡraʊnd/
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1.

the solid surface of the earth

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He fell to the ground.
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The ball rolled across the ground.
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earthsoillandterrainturf
2.

an area of land or water used for a particular purpose

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The football team trains on this ground.
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They bought a large piece of ground for their new house.
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fieldareaplotlotsite
3.

reason or justification for something

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There is no ground for complaint.
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His argument had no factual ground.
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reasonbasisfoundationjustificationpretext
1.

to prevent (a pilot or an aircraft) from flying

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The bad weather grounded all flights.
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The airline grounded the entire fleet for safety checks.
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confinerestrictimmobilizedock
2.

to punish (a child or young person) by forbidding them to go out

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My parents grounded me for a week after I broke curfew.
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She was grounded from using her phone.
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punishconfinerestrictdetain
3.

to connect (an electrical circuit) to the earth or a large conducting body to complete a circuit or provide a safety return path

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Make sure the appliance is properly grounded.
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The electrician will ground the new wiring.
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earthbondconnect
4.

to base (something) on firm factual or rational grounds

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His theory is well grounded in scientific evidence.
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The decision was grounded in extensive research.
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basefoundestablishrootderive
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having a good understanding of basic facts and principles; sensible and realistic

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She's a very grounded person, always calm and practical.
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Despite his success, he remained humble and grounded.
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sensiblerealisticpracticaldown-to-earthlevel-headed
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