ground

ground · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The solid surface of the earth.

  2. 2.

    An area of land used for a specific purpose.

  3. 3.

    (plural) Reasons or basis for an action or belief.

  4. 4.

    (plural) Small particles remaining after brewing.

  5. 5.

    (Electrical) A connection to the earth.

  6. 6.

    Past tense and past participle of "grind."

  7. 7.

    To prevent an aircraft or pilot from flying.

  8. 8.

    To restrict a child to their home as punishment.

  9. 9.

    To base on a foundation.

  10. 10.

    Reduced to fine particles.

Forms

plural: grounds

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    common ground — Shared beliefs or interests.
  • •
    break new ground — Do something innovative.
  • •
    gain ground — Make progress.
  • •
    lose ground — Fall behind.
  • •
    stand your ground — Maintain your position.
  • •
    off the ground — Started or established.
  • •
    get off the ground — Begin successfully.

Related words

Antonyms: air, sky
See also: earth, floor, grind, soil
Synonyms: earth, floor, land, soil

Etymology

From Old English grund ("bottom, foundation, ground"), from Proto-Germanic *grunduz.