ground

• اسم يدل على السطح الصلب للأرض أو على مساحة محددة من الأرض تُستخدم لغرض معين.

A noun referring to the solid surface of the earth, or a specific area of land used for a particular purpose.

1. A1formal

   The solid surface of the earth.

   سطح الأرض

   • The ball fell to the ground.
   • We sat on the ground to have a picnic.
   • The ground was wet after the rain.

   المرادفاتearthlandsoilterra firmaterrain

2. A2formal

   An area of land used for a particular purpose.

   مساحة أرضية

   • The school has a large playing ground.
   • They bought a piece of ground to build a house.
   • The ground is fertile for farming.

   المرادفاتareafieldlandlotsite

3. Reason or basisB2formal

   A reason or justification for an action or belief.

   سبب

   • On what grounds did you make that decision?
   • She had no grounds for complaint.
   • The case was dismissed for lack of grounds.

   المرادفاتbasiscausefoundationjustificationmotiverationalereason

4. Electrical connectionB2formal

   A connection to the earth in an electrical circuit.

   التأريض

   • Make sure the appliance is properly grounded.
   • The electrician checked the ground connection.
   • A faulty ground can cause electrical shocks.

   المرادفاتearth

• فعل يدل على تحويل شيء إلى جزيئات صغيرة أو مسحوق بالدقّ أو السحق أو الطحن، كما يُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى العمل أو الدراسة بجدّ ومثابرة ولفترة طويلة.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing something to small particles or powder by crushing or friction, or to work or study with intense effort.

فعل شاذ

1. Crush into small piecesA2formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by rubbing or crushing.

   طحن

   • She grinds coffee beans every morning for fresh coffee.
   • The mill grinds wheat into flour.
   • He ground the spices with a mortar and pestle.

   المرادفاتcrumbcrushgranulatemashmillpoundpowder

2. Work hard or monotonouslyB2informal

   To work or study with intense effort, often in a repetitive or tedious manner.

   العمل بجد

   • He grinds away at his homework every night.
   • She's been grinding for the final exams all week.
   • They grind through the same routine day after day.

   المرادفاتdrudgelaborplodslaveslogsweattoil

   الأضدادidleloafplayrelax

3. Rub or press harshlyB1formal

   To press or rub something against a surface with force, often causing friction or wear.

   الطحن أو الضغط بقوة

   • The car's brakes ground against the metal.
   • He ground his teeth in frustration.
   • The gears grind loudly when they need oil.

   المرادفاتabradecrunchgnashgrateraspscrapewear down

الصيغ المركّبةgrind awaygrind downgrind out

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى تثبيت الشيء على الأرض أو منعه من الحركة، أو إلى إقامة فكرة على أساس متين، أو إلى توصيل التيار الكهربائي بالأرض.

A verb used to indicate the act of restricting movement, establishing a basis, or connecting to the earth electrically.

1. Restrict movementB1informal

   To prevent someone from leaving a place, especially as a punishment.

   تقييد الحركة

   • His parents grounded him for a week after he broke curfew.
   • The pilot was grounded due to a medical issue.
   • She was grounded from using her phone for a month.

   المرادفاتconfinedetainkeep inrestrainrestrict

   الأضدادfreerelease

2. Base or establishB2formal

   To base something on a particular fact, idea, or principle.

   التأسيس على أساس

   • The theory is grounded in years of research.
   • Her argument was grounded in solid evidence.
   • The company's policies are grounded in ethical practices.

   المرادفاتanchorbaseestablishfoundpredicateroot

3. Crush into small piecesB1formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by grinding.

   طحن

   • She ground the coffee beans for a fresh brew.
   • The mill ground the wheat into flour.
   • He ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.

   المرادفاتcrushgratemashmillpoundpowder

   الأضدادassemblebuildcoalescecombineconsolidateconstructcreateintegratejoinunite