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Pedants' corner

Floor vs. ground

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LesserKnownKardashian · 02/10/2022 13:02

I keep seeing these words used interchangeably; am I the one who misunderstands?
I thought ground is outside; floor is inside, usually covered in some kind of flooring.

See BBC article below for example:
BBC News - Two men charged over alleged assault on Prince Andrew heckler
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-63107556

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LaPerduta · 02/10/2022 13:11

You're right, but the article says "ground". Has it been changed?

Cheeselog · 02/10/2022 13:31

I would use floor for anything covered in flooring/man made materials - including pavement. The ground is the natural ground (soil, grass etc) imo.

declutteringmymind · 02/10/2022 13:42

Mmmm. I think it might have also meant 'to ground' as in brought to ground ie apprehended.

LesserKnownKardashian · 02/10/2022 14:05

@LaPerduta both are used:

Floor vs. ground
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LesserKnownKardashian · 02/10/2022 14:06

@Cheeselog interesting. To me, pavement etc is ground but I see your point.

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LaPerduta · 04/10/2022 08:56

LesserKnownKardashian · 02/10/2022 14:05

@LaPerduta both are used:

Ah yes, missed that one!

butterpuffed · 05/10/2022 22:27

Confusing when you live in a ground floor flat!

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