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- pronunciation:
- graUnd
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- cover ground, get off the ground
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective, verb), Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the earth's solid surface; land.
The leaves fell to the ground.
- synonyms:
- earth, land, soil, terra firma
- similar words:
- clay, loam, shore, sod, terrain, turf
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| definition 2: |
dirt; earth.
First you prepare the ground for planting the seeds.
- synonyms:
- dirt, earth, soil
- similar words:
- clay, loam, sod, turf
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| definition 3: |
(often pl.) a plot of land serving a special purpose.
These woods are part of the grounds of the estate.This area of land will serve as the grounds for the festival.- synonyms:
- acres, property, tract
- similar words:
- commons, estate, farm, land, park, plot, sod, terrain, turf
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| definition 4: |
(often pl.) the basis of an argument or stated position.
The theory is claimed to be based on scientific grounds.On what grounds are you making this complaint?Cruelty is a ground for divorce.- synonyms:
- basis, foundation, rationale, reason, root
- similar words:
- argument, base, evidence, premise, proof, warrant
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| definition 5: |
an electrically conducting body, such as the earth, that completes an electric circuit.
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| definition 6: |
(pl.) sediment, esp. that in coffee.
There were coffee grounds in the bottom of the cup.- synonyms:
- dregs, sediment, settlings
- similar words:
- deposit, lees, precipitate
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| related words: |
bottom, foundation |
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| phrase: |
cover ground, get off the ground |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
on or near the earth's surface.
the ground floor of the building- similar words:
- bottom
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| definition 2: |
relating to the ground.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
grounds, grounding, grounded |
| definition 1: |
to make the basis for; establish.
He grounded his opinion in facts.His life's philosophy was grounded in his difficult childhood.- synonyms:
- base, establish, found, institute, predicate
- similar words:
- consolidate, organize, settle
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| definition 2: |
to run (a ship or boat) against the ground.
- synonyms:
- beach, strand
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| definition 3: |
to connect (a wire or the like) to an electrical ground.
- similar words:
- connect
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| definition 4: |
to prevent (an airplane or pilot) from flying.
- similar words:
- limit, restrict
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| related words: |
beach, trap |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to come down to or strike the ground.
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home |
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ground or land?
Use land when talking or writing about a part of the earth that is not water. Use ground when talking or writing about the surface of the earth, not the air. Compare: - Our family bought some land to start a farm.
- The leaves fell to the ground.
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