ground
Plural
grounds
1
the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on
- After the rain, the ground became muddy and slippery.
- The child drew pictures in the sand on the beach ground.
- The children played soccer on the grassy ground.
- The flowers are blooming in the garden's soft ground.
- The ground shook when the heavy truck passed by.
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2
a designated area for sports or games
- The football ground was packed with enthusiastic fans.
- They booked the cricket ground for the tournament next week.
- The stadium’s ground was well-maintained for the upcoming match.
- They practice on the local sports ground every evening.
- The team walked onto the ground with determination to win.
3
a rational motive for a belief or action
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4
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
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the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
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6
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
8
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
9
a surface that is prepared for an artist to put paint on
10
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
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11
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
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12
land that is used for a specific purpose or activity
- The stadium is built on ground dedicated to sports.
- They set up tents on the festival ground.
- The school is located on a large piece of ground.
- The conference was held on the university’s grounds.
- They built a new hospital on the old industrial ground.