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grounds

/ɡɹaʊndz/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The solid foundation on which something is built, based, or grounded.

    - "The grounds of the castle date back to the 13th century."
    - "The company's success is based on strong grounds."
    - "The debate was grounded in facts."
  • Noun

    A piece of land for a particular use, typically one set aside for a public purpose.

    - "The park is a public ground."
    - "The school grounds are off-limits to the public."
    - "The grounds of the monastery were meticulously maintained."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɹaʊndz/



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  2. /ɡɹaʊndz/



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  3. /ɡɹaʊndz/



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Synonyms

earth , earth , gate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with grounds
mounds , ounds , hounds
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Grounds (Irish) : Ground, soil

  2. Grounds (Scottish) : Ground, land

Variants
List of all variants of grounds that leads to same result
from the ground up , ground , ground forces , ground transportation , ground troops , ground war , grounds , into the ground , off the ground , on the ground , to ground , grounded , grounding , grounds for complaint , Barren Grounds , on the grounds that , breeding ground , breeding grounds , common ground , common grounds , dumping ground , dumping grounds , happy hunting ground , happy hunting grounds , high ground , high grounds
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

ground, grounds' (third person singular present tense)

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'grunnas' meaning 'ground, floor, bottom, foundation'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'grounds' is often used interchangeably with the term 'soil'.

  2. The term 'grounds' can also refer to the area surrounding a building or institution, such as a school or a park.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Foundation: The underlying base or support for a structure or concept.

  2. Base: The foundation or starting point for something.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'grounds' is often used metaphorically to refer to the underlying basis or foundation of a situation or argument. In art, the term can refer to the background or setting of a piece. In music, the term can refer to the rhythmic foundation of a composition.

How to Memorize "grounds"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a solid foundation beneath your feet.
    - Visualize the ground beneath a building or a tree.
    - Mentally construct the idea of a ground as a foundation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'grounds' with the idea of a foundation.
    - Link the word to the feeling of solidity and stability.
    - Connect the word to the idea of a starting point or basis.

  3. mnemonics

    - Grounds: where things are firmly set.
    - Grounds: the foundation for success.
    - Grounds: the base for growth.

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