Grounds: meaning, definitions and examples

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grounds

 

[ ɡraʊndz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The basis or foundation for an argument, belief, or action.

Synonyms

basis, justification, reason

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer presented strong grounds for the appeal.
  • The decision was made on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
Context #2 | Noun

land

An area of land or a specific location.

Synonyms

area, location, terrain

Examples of usage

  • The playground is a popular gathering ground for children.
  • She walked across the muddy ground to reach the river.
Context #3 | Verb

prepare

To prepare or make ready for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

crush, grind, pulverize

Examples of usage

  • She grounds coffee beans to make fresh coffee every morning.
  • The chef grounded spices to add flavor to the dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "grounds" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terreno

🇮🇳 मिट्टी

🇩🇪 Grundstück

🇮🇩 tanah

🇺🇦 ґрунт

🇵🇱 teren

🇯🇵 地面 (じめん)

🇫🇷 terrain

🇪🇸 terreno

🇹🇷 toprak

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 أرض

🇨🇿 půda

🇸🇰 pozemok

🇨🇳 地面 (dìmiàn)

🇸🇮 zemljišče

🇮🇸 lóð

🇰🇿 жер

🇬🇪 მიწა

🇦🇿 torpaq

🇲🇽 terreno

Etymology

The word 'grounds' originated from the Old English word 'grund', meaning 'bottom, base, foundation'. Over time, it evolved to refer to various meanings including legal basis, land area, and preparation. The term has been used in English language since the 13th century.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,735, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.