Ground: meaning, definitions and examples

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ground

[ ɡraʊnd ]

^{Context #1}

surface

The solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land

Synonyms

earth, soil, terrain

Examples of usage

She sat on the ground and watched the sunset.
The earthquake shook the ground beneath our feet.

^{Context #2}

reason

A basis for belief or action

Synonyms

basis, foundation, reason

Examples of usage

There is no ground for such accusations.
Her argument had no solid ground.

^{Context #3}

punish

To restrict someone's movements or activities

Synonyms

confine, punish, restrict

Examples of usage

He was grounded for a week for breaking curfew.
The teenager was grounded by her parents for skipping school.

Translations

Translations of the word "ground" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chão

🇮🇳 भूमि

🇩🇪 Boden

🇮🇩 tanah

🇺🇦 земля

🇵🇱 ziemia

🇯🇵 地面 (じめん)

🇫🇷 sol

🇪🇸 suelo

🇹🇷 zemin

🇰🇷 땅

🇸🇦 أرض

🇨🇿 země

🇸🇰 zem

🇨🇳 地面 (dìmiàn)

🇸🇮 tla

🇮🇸 jörð

🇰🇿 жер

🇬🇪 მიწა

🇦🇿 torpaq

🇲🇽 suelo

Word origin

The word 'ground' has Old English origins, with the noun meaning 'solid surface of the earth' dating back to the 9th century. It has evolved to also mean 'basis for belief or action' in the 14th century. The verb form 'to restrict someone's movements' emerged in the 15th century. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting its dual nature as both a physical and metaphorical concept.