ground

• Substantivo que designa a superfície sólida da terra ou uma área específica de terra usada para um determinado fim.

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.

   Solo

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

   Sinônimosearthlandsoilterra firmaterrain

2. A2formal

   An area of land used for a particular purpose.

   Área de terra

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

   Sinônimosareafieldlandlotsite

3. Reason or basisB2formal

   A reason or justification for an action or belief.

   Motivo

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

   Sinônimosbasiscausefoundationjustificationmotiverationalereason

4. Electrical connectionB2formal

   A connection to the earth in an electrical circuit.

   Aterramento

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

   Sinônimosearth

• Verbo usado para designar a ação de reduzir algo a partículas pequenas ou pó por meio de trituração ou atrito, e também para indicar trabalho ou estudo intenso e exaustivo.

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.

verbo irregular

1. Crush into small piecesA2formal

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

   Moer

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

   Sinônimoscrumbcrushgranulatemashmillpoundpowder

2. Work hard or monotonouslyB2informal

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

   Trabalhar duro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdrudgelaborplodslaveslogsweattoil

   Antônimosidleloafplayrelax

3. Rub or press harshlyB1formal

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

   Esfregar ou pressionar com força

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

   Sinônimosabradecrunchgnashgrateraspscrapewear down

Variantes phrasalgrind awaygrind downgrind out

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de limitar o movimento de alguém, estabelecer uma base ou fundamento, ou conectar eletricamente à terra. Também pode significar impedir que alguém saia ou participe de atividades, além de servir de base para algo.

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.

   Restringir a liberdade de ir e vir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconfinedetainkeep inrestrainrestrict

   Antônimosfreerelease

2. Base or establishB2formal

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

   Fundamentar

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

   Sinônimosanchorbaseestablishfoundpredicateroot

3. Crush into small piecesB1formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by grinding.

   Moer

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscrushgratemashmillpoundpowder

   Antônimosassemblebuildcoalescecombineconsolidateconstructcreateintegratejoinunite