CEFR B1
grounded
adjective
Meaning 1: Family
Prevented from going out as a punishment.
Examples
- She was grounded for two weeks for lying to her parents.
- My parents grounded me after I failed my math test.
Meaning 2: Aviation
Restricted from flying.
Examples
- The airline grounded all its planes after the accident.
- The pilot was grounded due to a medical issue.
Meaning 3: Electrical
Connected to the earth to prevent electrical shock.
Examples
- The appliance must be properly grounded.
- Ensure the metal casing is grounded.
Meaning 4: Figurative
Having a sensible, practical attitude.
Examples
- She is a very grounded person, not prone to flights of fancy.
- His experiences have made him remarkably grounded.
Pronunciation: /ɡraʊn.dɪd/
How to Use grounded
- grounded for (prepositional phrase)
- The reason for being punished. — "They were grounded for sneaking out at night."
- grounded by (prepositional phrase)
- The person or authority imposing the punishment. — "He was grounded by his father for a week."
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