Ground
noun
The solid surface of the earth.
We sat on the ground.
Often appears as...
- on the ground
- get off the ground
verb
To prevent from flying by making or forcing to land.
The plane was grounded due to the bad weather.
Often appears as...
- ground a plane
- be grounded
noun
A reason or justification.
He has no ground to argue.
Often appears as...
- on the grounds of
- shift ground
verb
To punish, especially a child or teenager, by not allowing them to go out with their friends.
My parents grounded me for a week for breaking the vase.
Often appears as...
- ground for a week
- be grounded
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Colloquial
noun
In electricity, the reference point in an electrical circuit from which other voltages are measured, or a common return path for electric current.
The equipment was grounded to enhance safety.
Often appears as...
- earth ground
- be grounded
verb
To instruct someone in a particular subject in order to provide them with a basic understanding.
He grounded his students in chemistry.
Often appears as...
- be grounded in
- ground in basics
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Academic
noun
The solid surface of the earth.
We sat on the ground.
Often appears as...
- on the ground
- get off the ground
verb
To prevent from flying by making or forcing to land.
The plane was grounded due to the bad weather.
Often appears as...
- ground a plane
- be grounded
noun
A reason or justification.
He has no ground to argue.
Often appears as...
- on the grounds of
- shift ground
verb
To punish, especially a child or teenager, by not allowing them to go out with their friends.
My parents grounded me for a week for breaking the vase.
Often appears as...
- ground for a week
- be grounded
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
In electricity, the reference point in an electrical circuit from which other voltages are measured, or a common return path for electric current.
The equipment was grounded to enhance safety.
Often appears as...
- earth ground
- be grounded
verb
To instruct someone in a particular subject in order to provide them with a basic understanding.
He grounded his students in chemistry.
Often appears as...
- be grounded in
- ground in basics
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Sometimes 'ground' is used metaphorically to refer to the basis or foundation of an argument or theory.
His theory has solid ground, so it's widely accepted.
Pro Tip 2/3Environmental Context
'Ground' often appears in discussions about nature, gardening, or when something is in direct contact with the earth.
We need to prepare the ground before planting.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Activity
'Ground' is commonly used when referring to actions taken at the earth’s surface, like sitting or lying down.
She laid her blanket on the ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Sometimes 'ground' is used metaphorically to refer to the basis or foundation of an argument or theory.
His theory has solid ground, so it's widely accepted.
Pro Tip 2/3Environmental Context
'Ground' often appears in discussions about nature, gardening, or when something is in direct contact with the earth.
We need to prepare the ground before planting.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Activity
'Ground' is commonly used when referring to actions taken at the earth’s surface, like sitting or lying down.
She laid her blanket on the ground.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Sometimes 'ground' is used metaphorically to refer to the basis or foundation of an argument or theory.
His theory has solid ground, so it's widely accepted.
Pro Tip 2/3Environmental Context
'Ground' often appears in discussions about nature, gardening, or when something is in direct contact with the earth.
We need to prepare the ground before planting.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Activity
'Ground' is commonly used when referring to actions taken at the earth’s surface, like sitting or lying down.
She laid her blanket on the ground.
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Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
When it's her turn to collect the water, she keeps her eyes lowered to the ground. When she performs sacrifices, she focuses intently on the task. Licinia directs her energy towards being the best priestess she can be. She's worried that someday the state will claim her life for its own purposes to protect itself from danger.
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How do you know you...
Your senses show you the world as it is. They aren't deceiving you, but sometimes they do. You might mistake a person far away for someone else, or you're sure you're about to catch a flyball, and it hits the ground in front of you. But come on, right here and now, you know what's right in front of you is real.
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What happens to our...
comes with a high cost. As for the question of running out of space, the issue isn't so much about total land in the world as it is that large populations cluster together within cities. Most of the big cities in the world may run out of suitable burial grounds within a century.
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The 'Busy' Life of the...
And why does it nearly always choose to do so in exactly the same place? Whatever the reason, it must be very important, for a sloth on the ground is almost helpless. Any predator could attack it and it doesn't have the speed to escape.
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An Educational Video...
spends the least amount of time climbing gelada monkeys have liked us adapted for a life spent mostly on the ground this has produced some unique aspects of gelada anatomy society and sex that's right this is about monkey sex strap in
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How does fracking work?...
Links between fracking and increased seismic activity leave unresolved questions about long-term pressure imbalances that might be happening deep beneath our feet. Fracking's biggest controversy, though, is happening above the ground.
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
But see, the rich can pay for safety and can keep getting richer, but the poor can't pay for it and they're left totally unprotected and they keep getting thrown to the ground.
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Triumph of the...
but over long distances it's the world champion. But all large herbivores have to be able to run fast. They run on tip-toe, so that they cover more ground with each stride.
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Expanding our definition...
what's important just what's easiest to find and what they found is that sheet with her life a weed without a ground that she could
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Killer Ant Swarm...
their massive jaws create an impregnable barricade the soldiers create these protective tunnels whenever they cross open ground
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
When it's her turn to collect the water, she keeps her eyes lowered to the ground. When she performs sacrifices, she focuses intently on the task. Licinia directs her energy towards being the best priestess she can be. She's worried that someday the state will claim her life for its own purposes to protect itself from danger.
Video examples
How do you know you...
Your senses show you the world as it is. They aren't deceiving you, but sometimes they do. You might mistake a person far away for someone else, or you're sure you're about to catch a flyball, and it hits the ground in front of you. But come on, right here and now, you know what's right in front of you is real.
Video examples
What happens to our...
comes with a high cost. As for the question of running out of space, the issue isn't so much about total land in the world as it is that large populations cluster together within cities. Most of the big cities in the world may run out of suitable burial grounds within a century.
Video examples
The 'Busy' Life of the...
And why does it nearly always choose to do so in exactly the same place? Whatever the reason, it must be very important, for a sloth on the ground is almost helpless. Any predator could attack it and it doesn't have the speed to escape.
Video examples
An Educational Video...
spends the least amount of time climbing gelada monkeys have liked us adapted for a life spent mostly on the ground this has produced some unique aspects of gelada anatomy society and sex that's right this is about monkey sex strap in
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
Links between fracking and increased seismic activity leave unresolved questions about long-term pressure imbalances that might be happening deep beneath our feet. Fracking's biggest controversy, though, is happening above the ground.
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
But see, the rich can pay for safety and can keep getting richer, but the poor can't pay for it and they're left totally unprotected and they keep getting thrown to the ground.
Video examples
Triumph of the...
but over long distances it's the world champion. But all large herbivores have to be able to run fast. They run on tip-toe, so that they cover more ground with each stride.
Video examples
Expanding our definition...
what's important just what's easiest to find and what they found is that sheet with her life a weed without a ground that she could
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
their massive jaws create an impregnable barricade the soldiers create these protective tunnels whenever they cross open ground
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
I know that one of the great arts that the writer develops is the art of saying, 'No. No, I'm finished. Bye.' And leaving it alone. I will not write it into the ground. I will not write the life out of it. I won't do that.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
So go ahead. Fall down. The world looks different from the ground.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I always liked characters that were more grounded in reality.
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Rowan Blanchard
American Actress
My friends will help me stay grounded, and so will my family.
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Liev Schreiber
American Actor
You always have to create the character from the ground up.
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Jabari Parker
American Basketball Player
My brother, Christian, helps me stay focused and grounded.
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Jillian Michaels
American Athlete
I think that anything in life is about the middle ground.
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Rupert Grint
English Actor
Yeah, my parents help me keep my feet on the ground.
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Shawn Johnson
American Athlete
My other life keeps me calm and grounded and normal.
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Jrue Holiday
American Basketball Player
Being quick off the ground helps you block shots.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
I know that one of the great arts that the writer develops is the art of saying, 'No. No, I'm finished. Bye.' And leaving it alone. I will not write it into the ground. I will not write the life out of it. I won't do that.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
So go ahead. Fall down. The world looks different from the ground.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I always liked characters that were more grounded in reality.
Quote examples
Rowan Blanchard
American Actress
My friends will help me stay grounded, and so will my family.
Quote examples
Liev Schreiber
American Actor
You always have to create the character from the ground up.
Quote examples
Jabari Parker
American Basketball Player
My brother, Christian, helps me stay focused and grounded.
Quote examples
Jillian Michaels
American Athlete
I think that anything in life is about the middle ground.
Quote examples
Rupert Grint
English Actor
Yeah, my parents help me keep my feet on the ground.
Quote examples
Shawn Johnson
American Athlete
My other life keeps me calm and grounded and normal.
Quote examples
Jrue Holiday
American Basketball Player
Being quick off the ground helps you block shots.
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