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Hyphenation for “ground”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “ground”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "ground" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “ground” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „ground“ ⟶ „ground“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "ground"

ground >> ɡraʊnd

Definition: [noun] the solid surface of the earth.
Example: he lay on the ground

Synonyms of "ground"

floor | earth | terra firma | flooring | deck |

Definition: [noun] an area of land or sea used for a specified purpose.
Example: shore dumping can pollute fishing grounds

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Definition: [noun] an area of knowledge or subject of discussion or thought.
Example: third-year courses cover less ground and go into more depth

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Definition: [noun] factors forming a basis for action or the justification for a belief.
Example: there are some grounds for optimism

Synonyms of "ground"

reason | cause | basis | base | foundation | justification | rationale | argument | premise | occasion | factor | excuse | pretext | motive | motivation | inducement |

Definition: [noun] a prepared surface to which paint is applied.

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Definition: [noun] solid particles, especially of coffee, which form a residue; sediment.
Example: machines which presoak the coffee grounds produce a superior cup of coffee

Synonyms of "ground"

sediment | precipitate | settlings | dregs | lees | deposit | residue | sludge | grouts |

Definition: [noun] electrical connection to the earth.

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Definition: [noun] short for ground bass.

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Definition: [verb] prohibit or prevent (a pilot or an aircraft) from flying.
Example: a bitter wind blew from the north-east and the bombers were grounded

Synonyms of "ground"

prevent from flying | keep on the ground |

Definition: [verb] (with reference to a ship) run or go aground.
Example: rather than be blown up, Muller grounded his ship on a coral reef

Synonyms of "ground"

run aground | become stranded | run ashore | beach | become beached | land | be high and dry |

Definition: [verb] give (something abstract) a firm theoretical or practical basis.
Example: the study of history must be grounded in a thorough knowledge of the past

Synonyms of "ground"

base | found | establish | set | settle | root | build | construct | form |

Definition: [verb] place (something) on the ground or touch the ground with (something).
Example: he was penalized two strokes for grounding his club in a bunker

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Definition: [verb] connect (an electrical device) with the ground.

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Definition: [verb] (of a batter) hit a pitched ball so that it bounces on the ground.
Example: he grounded to second

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