# grounded

**Pronunciation:** /ɡraʊn.dɪd/ · grown-did

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** 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.
- He's not allowed to see his friends because he's grounded.

## 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.
- The new aircraft was grounded for safety checks.

## Meaning 3: Electrical

Connected to the earth to prevent electrical shock.

## Examples

- The appliance must be properly grounded.
- Ensure the metal casing is grounded.
- The system is designed to be grounded for safety.

## 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.
- Despite his success, he remains grounded.

## Synonyms

- punished — General term for imposing a penalty.
- confined — Restricted to a specific place.
- disciplined — Taught self-control or obedience.

## Antonyms

- allowed out — Given permission to leave.
- free — Not restricted or confined.

## Common patterns

- grounded for — The reason for being punished. — They were grounded for sneaking out at night.
- grounded by — The person or authority imposing the punishment. — He was grounded by his father for a week.

## Collocations

- grounded for — He was grounded for a month for missing school.
- grounded by — She was grounded by her parents for breaking curfew.

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