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Definition ground in American English

ground adjective

adjective
/ɡraʊnd/
1

crushed, especially for use in cooking

Example

the smell of ground coffee

Example

freshly ground black pepper

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2

happening on the surface of the earth, especially in comparison with things happening in the air

Example

If aerial attacks fail, the only alternative would be a ground assault.

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Definition ground in American English

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