Ground: meaning, definitions and examples

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ground

 

[ ษกraสŠnd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เคฎเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Boden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะตะผะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ziemia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐ้ข (ใ˜ใ‚ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zemin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zemฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zem

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ้ข (dรฌmiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรถrรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฌแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ torpaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suelo

Etymology

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.

See also: background, groundbreaker, groundbreakers, groundbreaking, grounded, grounding, groundless, groundlessly, groundling, grounds, groundskeeper, groundskeeping, groundsman, groundwork, underground.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #375, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.