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ground2

Pronunciation: /graʊnd/
past and past participle of grind
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Definition of ground

adjective

[attributive]
  • reduced to fine particles by crushing or mincing:ground cumin
  • shaped, roughened, or polished by grinding:the thick opaque ground perimeter of the lenses

Phrases

ground down

exhausted or worn down: why would a competent and effective woman get so ground down?

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Definition of ground in the US English dictionary
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