Pronunciation: /ɡraʊnd/
noun an area of land or sea used for a specified purpose
A1 The cat sat on the ground.
A2 The children played on the soft ground.
B1 The farmers plowed the ground to prepare for planting.
B2 The construction workers laid a foundation on the solid ground.
C1 The scientists conducted experiments to study the composition of the ground.
C2 The archaeologists excavated the ground to uncover ancient artifacts.
verb past tense of grind, crush, or reduce to powder or small particles
A1 I ground the coffee beans every morning before brewing a fresh pot.
A2 She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle to make a flavorful curry.
B1 The company has grounded all flights due to the bad weather conditions.
B2 The pilot skillfully grounded the plane after experiencing engine failure.
C1 The government has decided to ground all nuclear power plants for safety reasons.
C2 The CEO grounded the decision to expand the company's operations based on market research data.
formal The construction workers are preparing the ground for the new building.
informal I love lying on the ground and staring at the clouds.
slang I can't believe he got grounded for missing curfew.
figurative She needs to get her feet back on the ground and stop daydreaming.
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