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ground

Pronunciation: [/ɡɹaʊnd/]

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ground: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use ground in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “surface of the Earth”

(noun) the solid surface of the Earth that people, plants, and animals walk on. It's the dirt or grass under your feet.

Example

The children played on the soft ground at the park.

Example

The ground was too muddy after the rain, so they couldn't play outside.

Example

Why is the ground important for plants to grow?

Context: “support or basis”

(noun) a reason or evidence that supports a belief or an idea. It's like the foundation that holds up a building.

Example

There is no ground for his accusations against you.

Example

She made a decision based on solid ground.

Example

What is the ground for your theory about dinosaurs?

Context: “punishment or restrict movement”

(verb) to forbid someone from leaving a place or from doing something as a punishment. It's like being put in a timeout.

Example

He was grounded for a week for not finishing his homework.

Example

She wasn't grounded for coming home late because she called to explain.

Example

Have you ever been grounded by your parents?

How to pronounce ground

Pronunciation: [/ɡɹaʊnd/]

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