Definition of the ground
: the surface of the earth
An apple fell to the ground. The flight was watched by many observers on the ground.
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“The ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ground. Accessed 27 Jul. 2021.
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