grounded
Pronunciation: [ˈɡraʊndɪd]
Word
Context: “emotion”
(adjective) feeling stable and secure, not overwhelmed by emotions. When someone is grounded, they have a good sense of themselves, and they don’t get too upset by what happens around them.
Example
After talking with her friend, she felt grounded and ready to face challenges.
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He wasn't grounded at all; small issues made him really upset.
Example
Do you feel grounded when you're in a tough situation?
Context: “discipline”
(verb) to take away someone's privileges as a punishment, especially for children. When kids get grounded, they can't play outside or use their phone, usually because they did something wrong.
Example
She was grounded for a week for not doing her homework.
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He was not grounded even though he broke the rules.
Example
Why were you grounded last weekend?
Context: “electricity”
(verb) to connect something to the ground so it can safely handle electrical energy. It's like making sure that everything works safely.
Example
The electrician grounded the wires to prevent any shocks.
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The device wasn't grounded; that made it dangerous to use.
Example
Is this machine properly grounded?
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