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ground
Definition:
(nou) the solid part of the earth's surface (nou) a rational motive for a belief or action (nou) the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface (nou) a relation that provides the foundation for something (nou) a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) (nou) the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground (nou) material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) (nou) a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused (nou) a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) (nou) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting (nou) the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡraʊnd
Examples:
The ground floor of the church is romanesque and the first floor gothic.
The plane landed safely on the ground.
The boys occupied the ground floor and the girls used the first floor.
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