aground

adjective

ə-ˈgrau̇nd How to pronounce aground (audio)
Definition of agroundnext
as in stranded
resting on the shore or bottom of a body of water the villagers came to stare at the foreign ship that was aground on their beach and at the strangely dressed sailors on board

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  1. grounded
  2. beached
Adjective
  • The production feels more grounded and more nuanced than that of The Secret of Us, whose rootsy foundation sometimes had a plastic sheen.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • And remember, headlines about economic uncertainty can create additional stress, so do your best to stay grounded and separate information from alarm.
    — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of grounded
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  • Despite these efforts, high tide came and went, and the whale remained beached.
    — Robin Romm, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
  • Hundreds of sea turtles become beached or stranded every year from injury, disease, illness or environmental threats, the zoo says.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Definition of beached
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