I. noun
1.
Synonyms: basis 1, base, bedrock, footing, foundation, groundwork, infrastructure, root, substratum, underpinning
2.
Synonyms: base 1, basement, basis, bed, bedrock, bottom, footing, foundation, seat, substratum
3.
Synonyms: reason 3, argument, proof, wherefore, why, whyfor
Related Word: evidence, testimony; antecedent, cause, determinant; demonstration, test, trial
4.
grounds plural
Synonyms: sediment , deposit, dreg(s), lees, precipitate, precipitation, settlings
5.
Synonyms: earth 2, dirt, dry land, land, soil, terra firma
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: fell 1, bring down, down, drop, flatten, floor, knock down, level, mow (down), throw down
2.
Synonyms: base , bottom, establish, found, predicate, rest, stay
Related Word: buttress, support, sustain