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

Indigenous knowledge is at the heart of every decision made by the alliance, grounded in the Māori concept of kaitiakitanga, or guardianship of the natural world as an intergenerational and universal responsibility. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

In particular, Glance’s conversational product discovery and generative virtual try-on will combine with True Fit’s Intelligence Layer, which is grounded in real purchase and return outcomes. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Many locals are almost obsessively determined to preserve their favorite rituals and support their most beloved insider spots, grounded in tradition and the authentic spirit of Milan. — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

The footage showed four Type 99B tanks maneuvering and firing during a live-fire assessment involving a brigade of the People’s Liberation Army’s 80th Group Army at a training ground in Shandong, the Global Times reported. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ground in

• bounden