No. 344 in Dutch
grond
"Grond" in English means "ground" or "soil."
In a sentence
De grond in de tuin is vruchtbaar.
The soil in the garden is fertile.
In this sentence, "grond" is used to refer to soil or earth.
Hij staat stevig met beide voeten op de grond.
He stands firmly with both feet on the ground.
Here, "grond" indicates a physical surface, literally referring to the ground or floor.
Er is geen grond voor zulke beweringen.
There is no basis for such claims.
In this context, "grond" is used metaphorically to mean a foundation, basis, or justification.
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