Cool MateGround
UK /["/ɡraʊnd/"]/US /["/ɡraʊnd/"]/
Definition
the solid surface of the earth
In simple words: The solid surface of the Earth.
Examples
- The children played on the ground during recess.
- It is important to keep your feet on the ground when you are standing.
- She grounded the electronics to keep them safe from lightning.
- He lost his temper and was grounded for a week.
Usage notes
Use 'ground' in contexts related to outdoor areas or the Earth's surface. Avoid using it in very formal writing, as 'surface' may be more suitable.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'ground' as the 'grounded' surface beneath your feet.
Collocations
- firm
- hard
- solid
- fall to
- hit
- strike
- level
- forces
- troops
- the ground beneath somebody’s feet
- above ground
- below ground
- in the ground
- high
- low
- open
- patch
- piece
- cricket
- football
- rugby
- at a/the ground
- inside a/the ground
- burial
- dumping
- camp
- at a/the ground
- in a/the ground
- firm
- hard
- solid
- fall to
- hit
- strike
- level
- forces
- troops
- the ground beneath somebody’s feet
- above ground
- below ground
- in the ground
- extensive
- large
- castle
- be set in
- have
- cross
- in the grounds (of)
- on the grounds (of)
- familiar
- home
- old
- cover
- go over
- tread
- on… ground
- break new ground
- hold your ground
- stand your ground
- good
- reasonable
- strong
- have
- be
- give (somebody)
- on… grounds
- on the grounds of
- ground for
- burial
- dumping
- camp
- at a/the ground
- in a/the ground
Synonyms
- soil
- earth
- terrain
- land
- floor
Antonyms
- sky
- ceiling
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'earth' when referring to soil.
- Using 'ground' as a verb in the wrong context.