Synonyms for ground

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)
• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
• a rational motive for a belief or action
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
• a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
• the solid part of the earth's surface
• the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
• the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
• a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
• a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
• (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting

verb

• hit or reach the ground
• cover with a primer; apply a primer to
• fix firmly and stably
• use as a basis for; found on
• bring to the ground
• confine or restrict to the ground
• connect to a ground
• hit a groundball
• hit onto the ground
• instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
• place or put on the ground
• throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage