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grounded

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹaʊn.dɪd/

The English word “grounded” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Not allowed to fly.
  2. Aground.
  3. Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed.
  4. Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment.
  5. With well-considered priorities through a good understanding of what truly matters.

Etymology

From Middle English grounded, i-grounded, equivalent to ground + -ed.

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