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Grounds

British pronunciation/ɡɹˈa‍ʊndz/
American pronunciation/ˈɡɹaʊndz/, /ˈɡɹaʊnz/
Grounds
[NOUN]
1

dregs consisting of solid particles (especially of coffee) that form a residue

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2

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

synonyms : evidence
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3

the enclosed land around a house or other building

synonyms : curtilage
yard
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4

a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.)

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5

a justification for something existing or happening

synonyms : cause
reason
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Examples
1So the title of Terrence's talk today is Grounds for Hope:
2A good example is the 1867 listings for the Office of Public Buildings, Grounds, and Works that was in the War Department.
3He's a metaphysics man, also contributed to the book of 'Coffee, Grounds for Debate'.
4Is a grounds PLACE?
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