Word of the Day: Ground
The ground is the surface of the place where we walk or build things.
- Your feet are on the ground.
- Children play on a playground.
- Campers camp in a campground.
- A plane fell from the sky and crashed on the ground.
- We plant seeds in the ground in the spring to grow vegetables.
- A little boy dropped his ice cream on the ground.
- Construction workers dig up the ground when they work on a building project.
- Right now the ground is still frozen. It will begin to thaw in late March or early April.
The word “grounds” is used in reference to the land that surrounds a building.
- A security guard patrols the grounds outside of a manufacturing plant.
- The grounds of a large estate are likely to be nicely landscaped with trees and plants.
The word “grounds” is also used when referring to legal matters or a situation that demands a reason
- On what grounds did the plaintiff accuse the defendant?
- The legal matter was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence.
- Ralph’s bad behavior resulting from drinking too much became grounds for his wife to ask for a divorce.
The word “ground” can be used as a verb.
- Electric wires are connected to the ground in order to prevent electrocution. The wires are grounded.
- When a child misbehaves, the parents might ground the child as a form of punishment. To ground is to keep someone inside a house or building.
- If a plane is prevented from flying for reasons having to do with safety, the plane is grounded.
Essential English Dictionary
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