ground

Reading level: easy

Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the solid part of the earth's surface
  2. noun a rational motive for a belief or action
  3. noun the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

Etymology

From Middle English ground, from Old English grund, from Proto-West Germanic *grundu, from Proto-Germanic *grunduz. Cognate with West Frisian grûn, Dutch grond and German Grund. (to punish): Compare (to bring) down to earth, to come down to earth.

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Synonyms

land, dry land, earth, solid ground, terra firma

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