adj
aground
uh-GROWND
Aground (adj) means of a boat or ship, stuck on the bottom of shallow water or on the shore. Example: “The tanker ran aground on a sandbank during the storm.”
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Of a boat or ship, stuck on the bottom of shallow water or on the shore.
"The tanker ran aground on a sandbank during the storm."
How to use aground
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStuck on the ground or seabed, said of boats and ships.
Common pairings
run aground
ran aground
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Etymology
From Middle English agrounde, meaning "on ground" — formed from "a-" plus "ground."
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What does “aground” mean?
The word “aground” means of a boat or ship, stuck on the bottom of shallow water or on the shore. In plain terms, stuck on the ground or seabed, said of boats and ships.
How do you pronounce “aground”?
“Aground” is pronounced uh-GROWND (/əˈɡɹaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “aground” in a sentence?
Here is “aground” used in a sentence: “The tanker ran aground on a sandbank during the storm.”
What part of speech is “aground”?
“Aground” is an adjective.
Where does the word “aground” come from?
The word “aground” comes from Middle English. From Middle English agrounde, meaning "on ground" — formed from "a-" plus "ground.".
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