Synonyms of aground

Antonyms of aground

Collocations of aground

ship
Frequency: 80 %

The ship ran aground on the rocks.

boat
Frequency: 70 %

The fishing boat got aground in shallow waters.

stranded
Frequency: 65 %

The tourists were stranded when their boat went aground.

vessel
Frequency: 60 %

The cargo vessel was aground for several days before being rescued.

beached
Frequency: 50 %

The beached whale was unable to return to the sea.

Idiomatic Expressions for aground

  • Phrase: leave someone high and dry
    Meaning: to leave someone in a difficult situation with no help or support
    Usage: After the company went bankrupt, the employees were left high and dry.