Grounded Synonyms & Definitions

Synonyms are words that have the same or almost the same meaning and the definition is the detailed explanation of the word. This page will help you out finding the Definition & Synonyms of hundreds of words mentioned on this page. Check out the page and learn more about the English vocabulary.

• GroundedDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (imp. & p. p.) of Ground

• GroundDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) A composition in which the bass, consisting of a few bars of independent notes, is continually repeated to a varying melody.
2. (n.) That surface upon which the figures of a composition are set, and which relieves them by its plainness, being either of one tint or of tints but slightly contrasted with one another; as, crimson Bowers on a white ground.
3. (n.) The basis on which anything rests; foundation. Hence: The foundation of knowledge, belief, or conviction; a premise, reason, or datum; ultimate or first principle; cause of existence or occurrence; originating force or agency; as, the ground of my hope.
4. (n.) A floor or pavement supposed to rest upon the earth.
5. (v. i.) To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed; as, the ship grounded on the bar.
6. (n.) Sediment at the bottom of liquors or liquids; dregs; lees; feces; as, coffee grounds.
7. (n.) The surface of the earth; the outer crust of the globe, or some indefinite portion of it.
8. (n.) A gummy composition spread over the surface of a metal to be etched, to prevent the acid from eating except where an opening is made by the needle.
9. (n.) Land; estate; possession; field; esp. (pl.), the gardens, lawns, fields, etc., belonging to a homestead; as, the grounds of the estate are well kept.
10. (n.) In point lace, the net of small meshes upon which the embroidered pattern is applied; as, Brussels ground. See Brussels lace, under Brussels.
11. (n.) Any definite portion of the earths surface; region; territory; country. Hence: A territory appropriated to, or resorted to, for a particular purpose; the field or place of action; as, a hunting or fishing ground; a play ground.
12. (v. t.) To connect with the ground so as to make the earth a part of an electrical circuit.
13. (n.) The pit of a theater.
14. (n.) One of the pieces of wood, flush with the plastering, to which moldings, etc., are attached; -- usually in the plural.
15. (n.) A conducting connection with the earth, whereby the earth is made part of an electrical circuit.
16. (imp. & p. p.) of Grind
17. (v. t.) To instruct in elements or first principles.
18. (v. t.) To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.
19. (n.) The tune on which descants are raised; the plain song.
20. () imp. & p. p. of Grind.
21. (v. t.) To lay, set, or run, on the ground.
22. (v. t.) To cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching (see Ground, n., 5); or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament.
23. (n.) In sculpture, a flat surface upon which figures are raised in relief.

• GroundedlyDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (adv.) In a grounded or firmly established manner.