grounded
/ˈɡraʊndɪd/adjective
उच्चारण ग्राउन्डिड
ज़मीन से जुड़ा, व्यावहारिक, संतुलित
Core word
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[not before noun] approving
(of a person) sensible and having a realistic idea of what is important in life
ज़मीन से जुड़ा, व्यावहारिक, संतुलित
- Despite her success, Radhika has stayed very grounded.
- Despite all the fame, the cricketer remains humble and grounded.
- He is a grounded person who never boasts about his marks.
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- It helps to stay grounded when everyone is praising you.
- Her family keeps her grounded in spite of her fame.
Synonyms down-to-earth sensible level-headed balanced realistic
Opposite arrogant unrealistic
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[not before noun] ~ in/on sth
based on something
(किसी चीज़ पर) आधारित
- His fears were grounded in reality.
- a theory firmly grounded on facts
- Her criticism is grounded in careful research.
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- The argument was not grounded in fact.
- The charges were grounded on false evidence.
Opposite groundless baseless
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[not before noun]
(of a plane or pilot) not allowed to fly
(विमान) उड़ान से रोका गया
- All flights were grounded because of the fog.
- The airline kept the aircraft grounded until the engine was repaired.
- The pilot was grounded after the medical check.
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- The whole fleet remained grounded during the storm.
- Flights stayed grounded at Mumbai airport for six hours.
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[not before noun] informal
(of a child or young person) not allowed to go out with friends as a punishment
(सज़ा के रूप में) घर से बाहर जाने से रोका गया
- You're grounded for a week!
- Rohan was grounded for the weekend after he lied to his parents.
- She was grounded for staying out too late.
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- If you fail the test, you will be grounded for a month.
- Ravi was grounded and could not go to the cricket match.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
be grounded (sensible)
Of a person, grounded means sensible and realistic, with a balanced view of what matters in life. It is used after be.
व्यक्ति के लिए grounded का अर्थ समझदार और यथार्थवादी है, जो जीवन में महत्वपूर्ण बातों का संतुलित दृष्टिकोण रखे। यह be के बाद आता है।
- Radhika is very grounded despite her fame.
- He stayed grounded after topping the exam.
grounded in + noun
Something grounded in facts, reality or experience is based on them.
तथ्यों, वास्तविकता या अनुभव पर आधारित वस्तु के लिए grounded in आता है।
- Her argument is firmly grounded in facts.
- The course is grounded in practical experience.
be grounded (aircraft/pilot)
A plane or pilot that may not fly is grounded, usually due to bad weather or a fault.
जिस विमान या पायलट को उड़ने की अनुमति न हो, उसे grounded कहते हैं, प्रायः खराब मौसम या खराबी के कारण।
- All flights were grounded because of dense fog.
- The pilot was grounded after the medical test.
be grounded (punishment)
A child or teenager who is grounded is not allowed to go out as a punishment.
दंड के रूप में जिस बच्चे या किशोर को बाहर जाने की अनुमति न हो, वह grounded है।
- He was grounded for a week for lying.
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adverb + grounded
firmlywellsolidlyproperlydeeply
- The theory is solidly grounded in evidence.
grounded + in
in realityin factin experiencein researchin tradition
- Her advice is grounded in years of experience.
verb + grounded
stayremainkeepbefeel
- He keeps himself grounded by helping at home.
grounded + noun/phrase
flightsplanesteenagerby fogfor a week
- The planes remained grounded for two days.
grounded + because of
because of fogdue to a faultafter an accidentby the authorities
- The flight was grounded because of a technical fault.
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- Despite his success, the cricketer remains grounded.
सफलता के बावजूद क्रिकेटर ज़मीन से जुड़ा रहता है।
- The fleet was grounded after the technical fault.
तकनीकी खराबी के बाद विमान-बेड़े की उड़ानें रोक दी गईं।
- Radhika's brother was grounded for coming home late.
देर से घर लौटने पर राधिका के भाई का बाहर जाना बंद कर दिया गया।
- The new policy is grounded in sound economics.
नई नीति ठोस अर्थशास्त्र पर आधारित है।
- Teachers prefer students who are grounded and humble.
शिक्षक ऐसे विद्यार्थियों को पसंद करते हैं जो व्यावहारिक और विनम्र हों।
- Radhika's grounded advice helped her younger cousin choose a college.
राधिका की व्यावहारिक सलाह ने उसके छोटे चचेरे भाई को कॉलेज चुनने में मदद की।
- The airline said the planes would stay grounded until the storm passed.
एयरलाइन ने कहा कि तूफ़ान गुज़रने तक विमान उड़ान नहीं भरेंगे।
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse grounded (based on good reasons) and groundless (not based on any good reason).
Grounded (ठोस कारणों पर आधारित) और groundless (बिना किसी ठोस कारण के, निराधार) में भ्रम न करें।
§Grammar and usage
Grounded in something, as in 'grounded in facts'.
Grounded in something सही है, जैसे 'grounded in facts'।