Cool MateMeaning of Grain
In simple words: Small seeds from plants used for food.
Grain in a sentence
- The farmer harvested the grain this season.
- She sprinkled a grain of salt into the soup.
- Grain can be used to make various types of bread.
- The grain of truth in his story made it more believable.
- He examines the grain of the wood closely before crafting.
How to use Grain
Commonly used in contexts of agriculture, food, and cooking. More formal in agricultural discussions, less formal when talking about food like rice or wheat.
Grammar pattern
countable and uncountable noun
Memory hint
Think of 'grain' as a 'gray' seed—visualize tiny gray seeds like pepper.
Related words
Collocations with Grain
Synonyms for Grain
- iota
Opposites of Grain
- lushness
- abundance
Common mistakes with Grain
- Confusing 'grain' as only referring to one type of seed.
- Using 'grains' when not referring to multiple types is incorrect.
- Mixing up 'grain' with 'grape' due to similar pronunciation.
Grain appears in
Grain in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حبوب
بذور صغيرة من النباتات تستخدم كطعام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শস্য
খাবারের জন্য ব্যবহৃত উদ্ভিদের ছোট বীজ।
- GermanDeutsch
Korn
Kleine Samen von Pflanzen, die als Nahrung dienen.
- SpanishEspañol
Grano
Semillas pequeñas de plantas usadas para comida.
- Persianفارسی
غله
دانههای کوچک از گیاهان که برای غذا استفاده میشوند.
- FrenchFrançais
Graine, grain
De petites graines de plantes utilisées pour l'alimentation.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अनाज
खाने के पौधों के छोटे बीज।
- ItalianItaliano
Granoturco, chicco, venatura
Piccoli semi di piante usati per il cibo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Grão
Sementes pequenas de plantas usadas para alimentação.
- RussianРусский
Зерно, злак
Мелкие семена растений, используемые в пищу.
- Urduاردو
اناج
خوراک کے لیے استعمال ہونے والے پودوں کے چھوٹے بیج۔
- Chinese中文
谷物
用于食物的小种子。
More words like Grain
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Grain
What does Grain mean?
Small seeds from plants used for food.
What is the definition of Grain?
the small hard seeds of food plants such as wheat, rice, etc.; a single seed of such a plant
How do you use Grain in a sentence?
The farmer harvested the grain this season.
Can you give another example of Grain?
She sprinkled a grain of salt into the soup.
What are synonyms for Grain?
Common alternatives include iota.
What is the opposite of Grain?
Opposite meanings include lushness, abundance.
What words go with Grain?
It commonly pairs with large, small, whole, grow, produce, store, harvest, production, yield, fine, smooth, coarse, across the grain, against the grain, along the grain.
What are common mistakes when using Grain?
Confusing 'grain' as only referring to one type of seed. Using 'grains' when not referring to multiple types is incorrect. Mixing up 'grain' with 'grape' due to similar pronunciation.
How do you pronounce Grain?
US: /["/ɡreɪn/"]/, UK: /["/ɡreɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Grain?
Commonly used in contexts of agriculture, food, and cooking. More formal in agricultural discussions, less formal when talking about food like rice or wheat.
What CEFR level is Grain?
"Grain" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.