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

When looking forward to further development of public transit, decisions should be grounded in mobility studies and existing transportation. — Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

The band’s sound—grounded in the driving, elaborate guitar interplay between Verlaine and Lloyd—was a sharp detour from their contemporaries’ three-chord melodies. — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026

Except for a few lingerers, the vast majority of migratory birds that nested in Georgia during spring and summer are now ensconced in or well on their way to winter grounds in Central and South America and the Caribbean. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026

State law enforcement should focus on keeping Texans safe and must be grounded in the rule of law and respect for the constitutional rights of all Texans. — Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ground in

• bounden