ground in

verb

grounded in; grounding in; grounds in

transitive verb

: to give (someone) basic knowledge about

The class helped ground them in scientific method.

Examples of ground in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That shift—from identity as a checkpoint toward authorization grounded in cryptographic proof—will redefine digital trust over the next decade. — Travis McGregor, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The revolution was an intimate one, grounded in a simple vision of heaven as a place for dancing cheek to cheek. — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

These are reason enough to visit, but the hotel is more than the sum of its parts—its identity is thoroughly grounded in this particular moment and this place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Because it should be trusted more than something out on the internet, grounded in policies and governance. — Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ground in

• bounden