Meaning & Definition of word "Grounds"

Grounds

/ɡraʊndz/

1. The solid surface of a location; land or area.
- Example: The children played soccer on the school grounds.
2. A basis or reason for a course of action or decision.
- Example: She was dismissed from her job on the grounds of misconduct.
3. The land surrounding a large house, especially a garden.
- Example: The mansion's grounds were beautifully landscaped.
4. Coffee grounds; the residue left after brewing coffee.
- Example: I discarded the coffee grounds after making my morning brew.

1. To provide a reason or justification for.
- Example: The decision was grounded in a thorough examination of the facts.

From Old English 'grunda', meaning 'the bottom or base of something'.

grounds for divorce:

Reasons acceptable for initiating a divorce.

make grounds:

To create a basis for an argument or action.

on the grounds of:

Based on a particular reason or argument.

foundation:

The basis or groundwork of something.

premises:

Land and the buildings on it.

terrain:

A stretch of land, especially regarding its physical features.

Meaning: Grounds for complaint

Example Sentence: The service was terrible; I have grounds for complaint.

Meaning: Grounded

Example Sentence: I'm grounded for the weekend because I missed my curfew.