Word: GROUNDS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of GROUNDS
- 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."
- Basis or justification for something.
"grounds for divorce"
- The collective land areas that compose a larger area.
"the castle grounds"
- The sediment at the bottom of a liquid, or from which a liquid has been filtered.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "grounds" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "grounds" conveys a high level of precision."
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
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GROUNDS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GROUNDS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GROUNDS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GROUNDS:
- # the grounds effect
- # master of grounds
- # playing with grounds
- # in terms of grounds
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