On the grounds vs on the ground

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'On the grounds' is used to refer to the reasons or justifications for something, while 'on the ground' is used to describe something happening in a particular place or situation.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 117 views

On the grounds

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the reasons or justifications for something.

Use 'on the grounds' when you want to talk about the reasons or justifications for a decision, action, or belief.

Examples:

The decision was made on the grounds of safety.
She refused to accept the proposal on the grounds that it was unfair.
The policy was changed on the grounds of efficiency.

Alternatives:

based on the reasons
due to the justifications
because of the rationale
on the basis of
for the reason that

on the ground

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe something happening in a particular place or situation.

Use 'on the ground' when you want to describe something happening in a specific location or situation.

Examples:

The reporters were on the ground covering the breaking news.
We need more information from our team on the ground.
The situation looks different when you're on the ground.

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Everything I need is on the ground. Posted on 11 March, 2023 16 February, 2023 by Evan Chen (陳誼廷). For me the biggest difference between undergraduate ...

Alternatives:

at the location
in the field
in the area
at the scene
in person

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