Words / A2

GROWND/ɡraʊnd/

The ground is the solid surface of the earth outdoors: sit on the ground, fall to the ground, above ground. Floor is inside a building; soil and earth are what plants grow in. A sports ground is a field for games: a football ground, a cricket ground. Underground is below it. Do not say “on the floor” for a park or garden.

Meaning

The solid surface of the earth that you walk on.

Examples

• “The children sat on the ground to play.”
• “The ball rolled across the wet ground.”
• “Please do not leave litter on the ground.”

Good to know

outdoors: the ground. indoors: the floor. a football / cricket ground.

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