Meaning & use
ground
The solid surface of the earth, especially the floor of an outdoor area.
See it in a sentence
Autumn leaves covered the ground beneath the old oak tree.
The fallen branch lay on the ground for weeks before anyone moved it.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, 'grounded' can mean practical and emotionally stable, or, for a child or aircraft, forbidden to leave.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To connect an electrical device to the earth for safety, or to prevent an aircraft, pilot, or child from leaving.
After breaking curfew twice, she was grounded for the rest of the month.
3. adjective
(informal) Sensible, practical, and emotionally stable despite pressure or success.
Despite her sudden fame, she stayed remarkably grounded and close to her old friends.
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