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The class gave students a grounding in basic science.
What does Grounding mean?
Grounding is a base of knowledge, safety connection, or steadying action.
Dictionary definition
A firm base of knowledge or safety; also the act of connecting something to the ground or keeping it from moving.
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The electrician checked the grounding before turning on the power.
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What does grounding mean?
grounding means grounding is a base of knowledge, safety connection, or steadying action.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to grounding?
foundation is closest because it connects to the meaning of grounding.
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WordGrounding.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGrounding is a base of knowledge, safety connection, or steadying action.
ExampleExample: The class gave students a grounding in basic science.
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- Syllables
- grown · ding
- Strongest beat
- grown
- Ending
- ding
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on grown.
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Synonyms
Words like Grounding
foundationA base that supports learning or action.
basisThe main support or starting point.
connectionA link between things.
Antonyms
Opposite words
confusionA lack of clear understanding.
disconnectionA lack of connection.
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Hint for students
Grounding is a base of knowledge, safety connection, or steadying action.
Common mix-up
Grounding is not the same as confusion. Grounding means grounding is a base of knowledge, safety connection, or steadying action.
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Read this model sentence: The electrician checked the grounding before turning on the power. Clue words: electrician, checked, turning. Underline clue words that show why grounding fits instead of confusion. Now write one new sentence that shows grounding without using the word grounding. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grounding?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The electrician checked the grounding before turning on the power." Why does grounding fit better than confusion?
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