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Grass

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡrɑːs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡræs/"]/

Meaning of Grass

a common wild plant with narrow green leaves and stems that are eaten by cows, horses, sheep, etc.

In simple words: A green plant that covers the ground.

Grass in a sentence

• The children love to play on the grass in the park.
• The grass is greener on the other side of the fence.
• Many animals eat grass as their main food.
• He lay down on the grass to watch the clouds.
• The gardener planted new grass seeds in the yard.

How to use Grass

Used in both casual and more formal contexts. It's appropriate when discussing nature, landscaping, or sports. Avoid using in very technical or scientific contexts unless specifying a type of grass.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'grass' as the 'green mass' covering fields.

Related words

Collocations with Grass

• green
• coarse
• rough
• blade
• clump
• tuft
• eat
• cut
• mow
• grow
• clippings
• cuttings
• seed
• across the grass
• in the grass
• on the grass
• green
• coarse
• rough
• blade
• clump
• tuft
• eat
• cut
• mow
• grow
• clippings
• cuttings
• seed
• across the grass
• in the grass
• on the grass
• green
• coarse
• rough
• blade
• clump
• tuft
• eat
• cut
• mow
• grow
• clippings
• cuttings
• seed
• across the grass
• in the grass
• on the grass

Synonyms for Grass

• turf
• lawn
• sod
• meadow

Opposites of Grass

• dirt
• concrete
• asphalt

Common mistakes with Grass

• Confusing 'grass' with 'grassland' (which refers to a larger area).
• Using 'grasses' as a singular form instead of 'grass'.
• Using 'grass' to refer to plants other than true grasses.

Frequently asked questions about Grass

What does Grass mean?

A green plant that covers the ground.

What is the definition of Grass?

a common wild plant with narrow green leaves and stems that are eaten by cows, horses, sheep, etc.

How do you use Grass in a sentence?

The children love to play on the grass in the park.

Can you give another example of Grass?

The grass is greener on the other side of the fence.

What are synonyms for Grass?

Common alternatives include turf, lawn, sod, meadow.

What is the opposite of Grass?

Opposite meanings include dirt, concrete, asphalt.

What words go with Grass?

It commonly pairs with green, coarse, rough, blade, clump, tuft, eat, cut, mow, grow, clippings, cuttings, seed, across the grass, in the grass, on the grass, green, coarse, rough, blade, clump, tuft, eat, cut, mow, grow, clippings, cuttings, seed, across the grass, in the grass, on the grass, green, coarse, rough, blade, clump, tuft, eat, cut, mow, grow, clippings, cuttings, seed, across the grass, in the grass, on the grass.

What are common mistakes when using Grass?

Confusing 'grass' with 'grassland' (which refers to a larger area). Using 'grasses' as a singular form instead of 'grass'. Using 'grass' to refer to plants other than true grasses.

How do you pronounce Grass?

US: /["/ɡræs/"]/, UK: /["/ɡrɑːs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Grass?

Used in both casual and more formal contexts. It's appropriate when discussing nature, landscaping, or sports. Avoid using in very technical or scientific contexts unless specifying a type of grass.

What CEFR level is Grass?

"Grass" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.