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Meaning of the word grounds in English

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grounds

US /ɡrɑʊndz/
UK /ɡrɑʊndz/
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Plural Noun

1.

the area of land surrounding a house or other building

Example:
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The castle is set in extensive grounds.
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The school grounds are well-maintained.
Synonym:
estatepropertylandpremisessite
2.

the solid particles, especially of coffee, that remain after the liquid has been drained

Example:
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There were coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup.
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She threw the tea grounds into the compost bin.
Synonym:
sedimentdregsresiduelees
3.

a reason, cause, or justification for an action or belief

Example:
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There are no grounds for complaint.
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On what grounds do you make such an accusation?
Synonym:
reasonbasisjustificationcausemotive

Verb

1.

to prevent (a ship or aircraft) from sailing or flying

Example:
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The bad weather grounded all flights.
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The ship was grounded on a sandbank.
Synonym:
strandbeachdockmooranchor
2.

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

Example:
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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:
punishconfinerestrictdetain

Adjective

1.

having a good understanding of the practical realities of life

Example:
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She's a very grounded person, always calm and sensible.
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Despite his success, he remains humble and grounded.
Synonym:
realisticsensiblepracticaldown-to-earthlevel-headed
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groundgroundingground floorground zeroground beetlehigh groundmiddle ground