grounds
Pronunciación: [ɡraʊndz]
Contexto: «reason»
(noun) a reason or cause for something. It helps explain why something happens or why someone believes something. For example, if you say you can't go outside because it's raining, the rain is your ground.
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She had good grounds for being upset about the change in plans.
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He had no grounds for his complaint; it was just a misunderstanding.
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What are the grounds for your argument?
Contexto: «location»
(noun) the area around a building or a specific place, like a yard or a park. It can be used for activities like playing or having events. Think of a school with its playground and garden; that's its grounds.
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The children played happily on the school grounds during recess.
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There were no decorations on the grounds for the event, making it feel empty.
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Are you allowed to walk on the university grounds?
Contexto: «material»
(noun) small pieces that are created when something is ground up, like coffee beans or spices. It’s the powdery stuff you get when you crush something into tiny bits.
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He sprinkled coffee grounds into the compost to help the plants grow.
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She forgot to buy coffee grounds, so they couldn't make coffee this morning.
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Do you prefer coarse or fine coffee grounds for brewing?
Contexto: «action»
(verb) to crush something into very small pieces, as when making dust or powder. It's like when you use a grinder to make grains smaller.
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They ground the wheat to make fresh flour for the bread.
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He did not grind the spices enough, so they were still chunky in the dish.
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Can you ground the pepper more finely for the recipe?