Improper grounding can make a microphone lethal to touch. Several singers have actually died this way.
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Grounding
/ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/
Synonyms for "grounding" (83 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (17)
Noun(16 words)
earthingfoundationanchoranchoringbasalbasebasisbeachingbond to earthbondedcircuit groundingclassroom grounding meditationconductor groundingconductor groundingsconsequencedata driven
Verb(1 words)
connected to ground
Strong matches (25)
Noun(19 words)
disciplineearthearth connectionearth electrodeearth groundedearth referencingearthedearthing conductorearthing conductor connectionearthing rodearthing wireelectrical safety componentequipment earth bondevidence basedfootingsfoundationalgroundground connectionground path
Adjective(6 words)
dutch grondearthboundingelectrical earthingelectrical groundingelectrical groundingsfundamental chemical science
Related words (41)
Noun(30 words)
grounding activitygrounding adjectivegrounding electrodegrounding implementationgrounding meditation routinegrounding rodgrounding wirejustificationlegal groundslogical foundationsloss of privilegesmore earthingmost earthingmost securely groundedpeak groundingprotective groundingpunishpunishmentrationalerationales
Show 10 more words
reasonedreasoningrestrictrestrictionstabilizingstrong foundationsubstantiatingsupportunderlayswell supported
Determiner(1 words)
most electrical grounding
Adjective(9 words)
norwegian grunnproper earthingprotective earthprotective earthingsafe electrical groundingspiritual groundingstabilizing foundationsupporting evidencetheoretical basis
Verb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: earthing, foundation, anchor, anchoring, basal.
- Sentence evidence is available for grounding, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "grounding".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "grounding"
Keep "grounding" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "grounding" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "grounding", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "grounding" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
21 entriesattachmentbasebasisconnectconsequencedescriptive termdescriptordisciplineeducationelectrical conceptelectrical safety actionelectrical termevaluative termfasteningfoundationpenalize
Showing 16 of 21 words.
More specific
22 entriesanchor conceptbaseline activityclaimconclusionconfinementdatadata based conclusionearth electrodeevidencefoundational taskgrounding conductorgrounding rodgrounding systemgrounding wirehouse arrestphone ban
Showing 16 of 22 words.
Collocations
12 entriescultural groundingelectrical groundingemotional groundingevidence based groundinggrounding activitygrounding exercisegrounding rodgrounding techniquegrounding wiremoral groundingscientific groundingtheoretical grounding
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Grounding and other bog-standard punishments didn't get through to his son at all.
Source: tatoeba (905062)
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
Source: tatoeba (1693471)
This is the grounding wire.
Source: tatoeba (9967098)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "grounding"?
Closest matches include earthing, foundation, anchor, anchoring, basal.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "grounding"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.