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- [ground]
- /graʊnd/
- /ˈɡraʊn.dɪŋ/
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- [ground]
- /graʊnd/
Definitions of grounding word
- noun grounding the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground. 1
- noun grounding earth or soil: stony ground. 1
- noun grounding land having an indicated character: rising ground. 1
- noun grounding Often, grounds. a tract of land appropriated to a special use: picnic grounds; a hunting ground. 1
- noun grounding Often, grounds. the foundation or basis on which a belief or action rests; reason or cause: grounds for dismissal. 1
- noun grounding subject for discussion; topic: Sex education is forbidden ground in some school curricula. 1
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Origin of grounding
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English grownd, grund, Old English grund; cognate with Dutch grond, German Grund; (verb) Middle English grundien, grownden “to set on a foundation, establish,” derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Grounding
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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grounding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
grounding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grounding
noun grounding
- basis — If something is done on a particular basis, it is done according to that method, system, or principle.
- preparation — a proceeding, measure, or provision by which one prepares for something: preparations for a journey.
- training — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- instruction — machine instruction
- education — the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.
Antonyms for grounding
noun grounding
- clearance — Clearance is the removal of old buildings, trees, or other things that are not wanted from an area.
- safe-conduct — a document authorizing safe passage through a region, especially in time of war.
- headroom — Nautical. the clear space between two decks.
- pass — to move past; go by: to pass another car on the road.
- legalization — to make legal; authorize.
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