aground
Pronunciation
Adverb
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Stuck on the bottom of shallow water, unable to move, as a boat.
Usage notes
"Aground" almost always follows the verb "run", as in "run aground".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The fishing boat ran _____ on a sandbar during low tide."
Answer: aground
In your own words, what does "aground" mean?
Stuck on the bottom of shallow water, unable to move, as a boat.
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