grounded
/ˈɡɹaʊn.dɪd/ adjective B2- Not allowed to fly.
- Aground.
- Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed.
- Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment.
- With well-considered priorities through a good understanding of what truly matters. · Near-synonyms: prudent, reasonable, sensible, wise; realistic, real; mature; see also Thesaurus:wise
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But it’s well to begin in time and be thoroughly grounded, Miss Stacy says.”
In an instant they found themselves in a little harbor, formed in a natural creek; the boat grounded on the fine sand.
On a train, however, you remain grounded, bearing witness to the subtle shifts in topography, vegetation, and local architecture.
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