grounds
Translation
land, gardens, reason, basis, dregs
Examples
We walked through the beautiful grounds of the castle.
We walked through the beautiful grounds of the castle.
He was fired on the grounds of misconduct.
He was fired on the grounds of misconduct.
Don't throw the coffee grounds in the sink.
Don't throw the coffee grounds in the sink.
Grammar Patterns
((the grounds of sth.)) the land surrounding a building The grounds of the university are extensive.
((on the grounds of sth.)) for the reason of The case was dismissed on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
((coffee/tea grounds)) the solid residue from brewing coffee or tea You can use coffee grounds as fertilizer.
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Etymology
Plural of 'ground'. The meanings extend from the literal ground (land), to the 'ground' or basis for an argument (reason), and the sediment that settles to the 'ground' of a cup (dregs).
Memory Tips
Remember the three main meanings: land around a building, reasons for something, and the bits left from coffee.