ground
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1ground
noun, often attributive \ˈgrau̇nd\Definition of GROUND
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a : a basis for belief, action, or argument <ground for complaint> —often used in plural <sufficient grounds for divorce> b (1) : a fundamental logical condition (2) : a basic metaphysical cause
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a : a surrounding area : background b : material that serves as a substratum
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a : the surface of the earth b : an area used for a particular purpose <the parade ground> <fishing grounds> c plural : the area around and belonging to a house or other building d : an area to be won or defended in or as if in battle e : an area of knowledge or special interest <covered a lot of ground in his lecture>
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a : an object that makes an electrical connection with the earth b : a large conducting body (as the earth) used as a common return for an electric circuit and as an arbitrary zero of potential c : electric connection with a ground
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: a football offense utilizing primarily running plays
— from the ground up
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: entirely new or afresh
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: from top to bottom : thoroughly
— into the ground
: beyond what is necessary or tolerable : to exhaustion <labored an issue into the ground — Newsweek>
— off the ground
: in or as if in flight : off to a good start <the program never got off the ground>
— on the ground
: at the scene of action
— to ground
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: into a burrow <the fox went to ground>
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: into hiding <might need to make a run for it and go to ground someplace — Edward Hoagland>
See Examples of GROUND
- An apple fell to the ground.
- Mechanical problems kept the plane on the ground.
- They were lying on the ground.
- The flight was watched by many observers on the ground.
- planting seeds in the ground
- She drove a spike into the ground.
- They built their house on bare ground.
- We realized that we were on hallowed ground.
- They built their house on high ground.
- Each fall the birds return to their wintering grounds.
Origin of GROUND
Middle English, from Old English grund; akin to Old High German grunt ground
First Known Use: before 12th century
2ground
verbDefinition of GROUND
transitive verb
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a : to bring to or place on the ground b : to cause to run aground
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a : to provide a reason or justification for <our fears about technological change may be well grounded — L. K. Williams> b : to furnish with a foundation of knowledge : base <an understanding … that is grounded in fact — Michael Kimmelman>
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: to connect electrically with a ground
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a : to restrict to the ground <ground a pilot> b : to prohibit from taking part in some usual activities <grounded her for a week>
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: to throw (a football) intentionally to the ground to avoid being tackled for a loss
intransitive verb
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: to have a ground or basis : rely
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: to run aground
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: to hit a grounder <grounded back to the pitcher>
Examples of GROUND
- They grounded the ship on a sandbar.
- The plane was grounded by mechanical problems.
- Bad weather grounded his flight.
- a pilot grounded by health problems
First Known Use of GROUND
13th century
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(Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GROUND
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