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The correct spelling is grounded.
How to pronounce grounded
verb
IPA: /ˈɡɹaʊndɪd/
Say it like: Gro-wnd-ed
The correct spelling is grounded. To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground. For example: "Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!"
Usage Examples
“Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!”
“Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded.”
“Jim was grounded in maths.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.
- 2.To punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges.
- 3.To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.
- 4.To give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles.
- 5.To hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb).
adjective
- 1.(of an airman) Not allowed to fly.
- 2.(of a person, predicative) Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment.
- 3.(of a person) Mature, sensible with well-considered priorities.
- 4.Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed.
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