Ground on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GROUND-awn
ɡɹˈaʊnd/ /ˈɒn
GROUND-on
Definition
To base something on certain facts, reasons, or principles. Used to explain what ideas or arguments are built upon.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal and academic; most commonly used as 'be grounded on' (passive). Typical in written English or discussions about theories, laws, or decisions. Not the same as 'ground': 'ground' refers to earth or reason; 'ground on' means to base on something.
Spanish: basarse en - fundamentarse enPortuguese (BR): basear-se em - fundamentar-se emPortuguese (PT): fundamentar-se em - basear-se emChinese (Simplified): 以...为基础Chinese (Traditional): 以...為基礎Hindi: ... पर आधारित होनाArabic: يستند على - يقوم علىBengali: ...-এর উপর ভিত্তি করাRussian: основываться наJapanese: ～に基づくVietnamese: dựa trênKorean: ~에 근거하다 - ~에 바탕을 두다Turkish: ...'ya dayanmakUrdu: پر مبنی ہونا - پر بنیاد ہوناIndonesian: berdasarkan pada
Example Sentences
His argument was grounded on facts.
basic
The law is grounded on justice.
basic
Their decision was grounded on experience.
basic
His beliefs are strongly grounded on tradition.
natural
All our policies are grounded on careful research.
natural
She wanted her decision to be grounded on logic, not emotions.
natural