grounds (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡraʊndz/

Definition

An area of land, especially one attached to a house or building, or a public park or garden.

Examples

• The hotel has beautiful gardens and extensive grounds.

• Visitors are welcome to walk around the museum grounds.

• The children played freely on the school grounds.

How to Use grounds

on the grounds of (prepositional phrase)

For the reason that; because of. — "The application was rejected on the grounds of insufficient funds."

around the grounds (prepositional phrase)

Moving within the area of land. — "We took a leisurely stroll around the grounds of the historic castle."

Synonyms of grounds

Words with a similar meaning to grounds:

• land
• area
• estate
• territory

Antonyms of grounds

Words with the opposite meaning to grounds:

• sky
• air

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