Synonyms for ground

noun the solid part of the earth's surface

noun a rational motive for a belief or action

noun the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

noun a relation that provides the foundation for something

noun the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground

noun material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

noun a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused

noun a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)

noun the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

verb fix firmly and stably

verb bring to the ground

verb hit or reach the ground

verb cover with a primer; apply a primer to

verb use as a basis for; found on