ground — the solid surface of the earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the solid surface of the earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡraʊnd/
Example Sentences
- My mom grounded me for a week because I forgot to do the dishes again.
- The coffee shop's success was grounded in their secret recipe.
- He dropped his phone and watched it hit the ground in slow motion.
ground
NOUN[/ɡraʊnd/]
the solid surface of the earth
The hikers finally reached solid ground after crossing the wobbly rope bridge.
A sound from the ground, and treasure was found!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Ground derives from Old English 'grund', meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation', sharing Germanic roots with German 'Grund'. The word originally referred to the earth or soil as the fundamental base upon which all things rest, and subsequently expanded to encompass meanings such as terrain, reason, or basis.
Breakdown
grund (Old English: bottom, foundation, earth) → ground. The word is a direct descendant of Proto-Germanic *grundiaz, related to concepts of depth and foundational support.
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📝Examples
“My mom grounded me for a week because I forgot to do the dishes again.”
“The coffee shop's success was grounded in their secret recipe.”
“He dropped his phone and watched it hit the ground in slow motion.”
“The protesters need to find common ground with the government.”
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