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Definition ground in British English

ground noun

noun
/ɡraʊnd/
1

the top part of the Earth's surface that people walk on

Example

I fell to the ground.

Example

People were sitting on the ground in small groups.

Example

They were working 250 metres below ground.

Synonyms and related words
aquifer continental drift continental shelf
1.1

the layer of soil and rock that forms the Earth's surface

Example

the destruction caused by getting coal out of the ground

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alluvium clay clod
1.2

the soil nearest the Earth's surface in which you can grow plants

Example

Prepare the ground for planting.

Example

sandy/marshy/stony/boggy ground

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alluvium clay clod
2

an area of land

Example

an acre of ground

Example

She had to cross open ground to get to the sea.

Example

a piece of waste ground about 60 feet square

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acreage belt border
2.1

an area of land and the structures on it that are intended to be used for a particular purpose

Example

soldiers on the parade ground

Example

the polo grounds

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acreage belt border
2.2

an area of land or sea where a particular thing happens

Example

the birds' summer feeding grounds

Example

a traditional fishing ground

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body of water channel field acreage belt border
2.3

the land, gardens, and lawn that surround a large house or other building

Example

She found him wandering around the grounds.

Example

maintenance of the buildings and grounds

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allotment backyard bagh
3

a reason for what you say or do, or for being allowed to say or do something

Example

There do seem to be some grounds for their complaints.

Example

He believes he has reasonable grounds for making the demand.

Example

The Act prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex or marital status.

Example

The army turned him down on medical grounds.

Example

They oppose the bill on the grounds that it is too restrictive.

Synonyms and related words
reason excuse point
4

the subject, idea, or information being talked about or written about

Example

Henry seems anxious to return to more familiar ground.

Example

We'll be covering a lot of new ground in today's lecture.

Example

There's no point in going over the same ground twice.

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referent matter issue
5

an environment in which ideas can develop

Example

Germany in the 1920s and 30s was fertile ground for such ideas.

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situation circumstance conditions
6

someone's set of opinions or attitudes

Example

It's a bit late to start claiming the moral high ground.

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theory culture philosophy
7

the level of success or progress that someone or something has achieved

Example

Most stock markets lost ground after their recent gains.

Example

In Athenian politics, democratic views had been regaining ground.

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progress development advance
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anode cathode circuit
9

a colour used as a background or first layer on a painting, drawing etc

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chromatic col coloring
10

extremely small pieces of crushed coffee beans, especially after they have been used for making a drink of coffee

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brew brew up coffee
Definition ground in British English

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