grounds

Definitions

The solid surface of the earth; land or terrain.

An area of enclosed land surrounding a house or other building.

The underlying factors, reasons, or justifications for an action or belief.

Examples

The security guard patrolled the hospital grounds throughout the night.

The judge dismissed the case on the grounds that there was insufficient evidence.

Synonyms

basis foundation justification premises reason rationale campus

Antonyms

conjecture guess supposition fantasy unfounded claim speculation