Word: GROUND
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Definition of GROUND
- The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
"Look, I found a ten dollar bill on the ground!"
- Terrain.
- Soil, earth.
"The fox escaped from the hounds by going to ground."
- To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.
- To punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges.
"Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!"
- To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.
"Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded."
- To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
- To shape with the force of friction.
"grind a lens; grind an axe"
- To remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface.
- Crushed, or reduced to small particles.
"ground mustard seed"
- Processed by grinding.
"lenses of ground glass"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "ground" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "ground", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GROUND a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GROUND worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GROUND? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GROUND:
- # the ground effect
- # master of ground
- # playing with ground
- # in terms of ground
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