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1. ground
noun. ['ˈgraʊnd'] the solid part of the earth's surface.
Synonyms
Etymology
- ground (English)
- grund (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. ground
noun. ['ˈgraʊnd'] a rational motive for a belief or action.
Synonyms
Etymology
- ground (English)
- grund (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. ground
noun. ['ˈgraʊnd'] the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface.
Synonyms
Etymology
- ground (English)
- grund (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. ground
verb. ['ˈgraʊnd'] fix firmly and stably.
Antonyms
Etymology
- ground (English)
- grund (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. swell
verb. ['ˈswɛl'] increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity.
Synonyms
Etymology
- swell (English)
- swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. swell
verb. ['ˈswɛl'] expand abnormally.
Antonyms
Etymology
- swell (English)
- swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. swell
noun. ['ˈswɛl'] the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- swell (English)
- swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. swell
verb. ['ˈswɛl'] become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger.
Etymology
- swell (English)
- swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. swell
noun. ['ˈswɛl'] a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- swell (English)
- swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))