English dictionary
ground
/gr/AU/nd/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the solid part of the earth's surface
ExamplesHe dropped the logs on the ground.
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a rational motive for a belief or action
ExamplesThe grounds for their declaration.
Synonyms reasonSource: WordNet 3.0
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the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
Synonyms earthSource: WordNet 3.0
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a relation that provides the foundation for something
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a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
ExamplesThey gained ground step by step.
They fought to regain the lost ground.
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the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
ExamplesHe posed her against a background of rolling hills.
Synonyms backgroundSource: WordNet 3.0
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material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
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a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
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a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
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(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
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the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
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The surface of the earth; the outer crust of the globe, or some indefinite portion of it.
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verb
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fix firmly and stably
Synonyms anchorSource: WordNet 3.0
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confine or restrict to the ground
ExamplesAfter the accident, they grounded the plane and the pilot.
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place or put on the ground
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instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
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bring to the ground
ExamplesThe storm grounded the ship.
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hit or reach the ground
Synonyms run agroundSource: WordNet 3.0
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throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
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hit a groundball
ExamplesHe grounded to the second baseman.
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hit onto the ground
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cover with a primer; apply a primer to
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connect to a ground
ExamplesGround the electrical connections for safety reasons.
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use as a basis for; found on
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To lay, set, or run, on the ground.
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To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed; as, the ship <i>grounded</i> on the bar.
Source: webster1913