Grounds (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.).
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
The enclosed land around a house or other building; "it was a small house with almost no yard".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The estate had beautifully manicured grounds that included a private lake and walking trails.
- The mansion's grounds were surrounded by a high stone wall for added security.
- The public was invited to stroll through the gardens on the grounds of the historic mansion.
- The school's grounds were always immaculately maintained, with neatly trimmed hedges and colorful flowerbeds.
- The company's headquarters were situated on a large parcel of land with extensive grounds that included a private park.
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Meaning 3
Your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The scientist's theory was based on solid grounds, with years of research and experimentation to back it up.
- The lawyer argued that the new evidence provided strong grounds for a retrial.
- The doctor's diagnosis was made on the grounds of the patient's symptoms and medical history.
- The jury had insufficient grounds to convict the defendant of the crime.
- The expert's opinion was based on extensive research and provided reliable grounds for the company's decision.
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Meaning 4
A justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
Dregs consisting of solid particles (especially of coffee) that form a residue; "it is a Middle Eastern custom to read your future in your coffee grounds".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).