Aground

/əˈɡraʊnd/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a position where a ship or boat is on the bottom of a body of water, or on the shore, unable to move.

The fishing boat ran aground during the storm and had to be rescued.

Stuck on the ground or beach; unable to float.

The yacht was left aground after the tide went out.

Engaged or caught in a difficult situation, similar to a ship running aground.

The project was left aground due to lack of funding.

From Middle English 'a ground', meaning 'on the ground'.

run aground

To become stuck on the bottom.

aground on

In a position where something is fixed and unable to move.

ground

The solid surface of the earth.

stranded

Left in a difficult situation, unable to leave.

To be in a situation that is difficult or impossible to escape from.

I feel totally aground in this project with no guidance.