Ground Definition
ground
noun
- the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground"
- a rational motive for a belief or action; "the reason that war was declared"; "the grounds for their declaration"
- the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface; "they dug into the earth outside the church"
- a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis"
- a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle); "they gained ground step by step"; "they fought to regain the lost ground"
- the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground; "he posed her against a background of rolling hills"
- material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use); "the land had never been plowed"; "good agricultural soil"
- a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
- a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
- (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
- the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
verb
- fix firmly and stably; "anchor the lamppost in concrete"
- confine or restrict to the ground; "After the accident, they grounded the plane and the pilot"
- place or put on the ground
- instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
- bring to the ground; "the storm grounded the ship"
- hit or reach the ground
- throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
- hit a groundball; "he grounded to the second baseman"
- hit onto the ground
- cover with a primer; apply a primer to
- connect to a ground; "ground the electrical connections for safety reasons"
- use as a basis for; found on; "base a claim on some observation"
"Ground" in song lyrics
See how ground is used in real songs:
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"So what now? Ghetto poetry from under the ground"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now? -
"Step to the Mixx and get the crowd off the ground"
2 Live Crew — Break it on Down -
"But it's not hard to have one up off the ground"
2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny
Words that rhyme with ground
Usage tips for "ground"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ground" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ground to find words that pair well.