Definitions

1. noun

the surface of the earth; the ground beneath one’s feet

“The plane landed safely on the ground after a long flight.”

2. verb

to cover or sprinkle with earth or a powder

“Ground the meat before cooking it.”

3. verb

to reduce the value or price of something

“The company’s stock price was grounded by negative reviews.”

4. noun

a reason or basis for something

“She had good ground for believing the story to be true.”

5. noun

a person’s home or living quarters

“He went back to his ground after a long day at work.”

6. noun

the lower or bottom part of anything

“The ground of the vase was cracked and worn.”

7. noun

a foundation or base for something

“The ground of the building was solid rock.”

8. verb

to bring down or reduce something

“The strong wind grounded the kite.”

9. adjective

relating to or having the characteristics of the ground

“The grounded wires were a safety hazard.”

10. verb

to connect an electrical circuit to the earth

“The electrician had to ground the wire to make it safe.”