ground

/ɡɹˈa‍ʊnd/

/ˈɡɹaʊnd/

[noun] [verb]

Ground

[NOUN]

the surface layer of Earth that is solid and people walk on

synonyms : dry land

a designated area for sports or games

the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

synonyms : earth

the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground

synonyms : background

a rational motive for a belief or action

synonyms : reason

a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)

a relation that provides the foundation for something

synonyms : basis

footing

the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

synonyms : flat coat

a surface that is prepared for an artist to put paint on

a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)

synonyms : earth

a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused

antonyms : figure

material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

synonyms : land

soil

to ground

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

fix firmly and stably

synonyms : anchor

instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject

place or put on the ground

confine or restrict to the ground

use as a basis for; found on

synonyms : base

establish

found

connect to a ground

cover with a primer; apply a primer to

synonyms : prime

undercoat

hit onto the ground

hit a groundball

throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage

hit or reach the ground

synonyms : run aground

bring to the ground

synonyms : run aground

strand

Examples

1. The army gave ground to the enemy during the battle.

2. The army lost ground to the enemy during the battle.

3. As a health-conscious individual, he sprinkled ground flaxseed over his morning yogurt.

4. The company is gaining ground rapidly with its new product launch.

Nearby words

ground open up and swallow