Meaning of the word ground in English

What does ground mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ground

US /ɡraʊnd/

UK /ɡraʊnd/

Noun

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.

Synonym:

earth soil land terrain turf

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.

Synonym:

field area plot lot site

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.

Synonym:

reason basis foundation justification pretext

Verb

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.

Synonym:

confine restrict immobilize dock

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.

Synonym:

punish confine restrict detain

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.

Synonym:

earth bond connect

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.

Synonym:

base found establish root derive

Adjective

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.

Synonym:

sensible realistic practical down-to-earth level-headed

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