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- Dictionaryground/ɡraʊnd/
noun
- 1. the solid surface of the earth: "he lay on the ground" Similar
- 2. an area of land or sea used for a specified purpose: "shore dumping can pollute fishing grounds"
verb
- 1. prohibit or prevent (a pilot or an aircraft) from flying: "a bitter wind blew from the north-east and the bombers were grounded" Similar
- 2. (with reference to a ship) run or go aground: "rather than be blown up, Muller grounded his ship on a coral reef" Similar Opposite
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GROUND definition: 1. the surface of the earth: 2. soil: 3. an area of land used for a particular purpose or…. Learn more.
The meaning of GROUND is the surface of a planet (such as the earth or Mars); especially : the surface of the earth or a particular part of it sometimes as contrasted with the air or sea —often used before another noun.
A ground is an area of land which is specially designed and made for playing sport or for some other activity. In American English grounds is also used.
Ground definition: the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land. See examples of GROUND used in a sentence.
Ground is the surface of the earth under your feet. Whether you're walking on the beach or climbing a hill, you're standing on the ground.
n. 1. a. The solid surface of the earth. b. The floor of a body of water, especially the sea. 2. Soil; earth: level the ground for a lawn. 3. often grounds An area of land designated for a particular purpose: a burial ground; parade grounds.
Ground is any area of open land; a ground is an area of land designed or used for a particular purpose or activity. space a large area of land that has no buildings on it: The city has plenty of open space.
GROUND definition: 1. the surface of the Earth: 2. the soil in an area: 3. an area of land used for a particular…. Learn more.
GROUND meaning: 1 : the surface of the earth; 2 : the soil that is on or under the surface of the earth
1. If an argument, belief, or opinion is grounded in something, that thing is used to justify it. [...] 2. If an aircraft or its passengers are grounded, they are made to stay on the ground and are not allowed to take off. [...] 3. When parents ground a child, they forbid them to go out and enjoy themselves for a period of time, as a punishment.