ground
word
/ˈɡɹaʊnd/
grownd
/ɡɹˈaʊnd/
grownd
Definition
The solid surface of the earth, the area you stand or walk on. It can also mean a reason or basis for something.
Usage & Nuances
"Ground" is usually used for the natural surface outdoors, while "floor" is for inside buildings. As a reason, often used as "on the grounds that..." or "have grounds for...". Also used in plural: "grounds" for areas or reasons.
Spanish: suelo - tierra (superficie) - motivo (razón)Portuguese (BR): chão - terra (solo) - motivo (razão)Portuguese (PT): chão - terra (solo) - motivo (razão)Chinese (Simplified): 地面 - 土地 - 理由Chinese (Traditional): 地面 - 土地 - 理由Hindi: ज़मीन - आधार (कारण)Arabic: أرض - سببBengali: মাটি - ভিত্তি (কারণ)Russian: земля - основание (причина)Japanese: 地面 - 根拠Vietnamese: mặt đất - cơ sở (lý do)Korean: 땅 - 근거Turkish: yer - gerekçeUrdu: زمین - وجہ (بنیاد)Indonesian: tanah - dasar (alasan)
Example Sentences
The children play on the ground outside.
basic
She dropped her keys on the ground.
basic
He has no grounds for his complaint.
natural
Plants need good ground to grow well.
basic
We need to find common ground to solve this problem.
natural
After the storm, the ground was covered in leaves.
natural