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UK/["/ɡraɪnd/","/ɡraɪndz/","/ɡraʊnd/","/ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/"]/US/["/ɡraɪnd/","/ɡraɪndz/","/ɡraʊnd/","/ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Grind

to break or press something into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine

In simple words: To crush something into small pieces or to work hard at something.

Grind in a sentence

  • Every morning, I grind coffee beans to make fresh espresso.
  • The machine will grind the wheat into fine flour.
  • He had to grind the metal parts to fit them perfectly.
  • After weeks of training, she continued to grind at the gym to improve her endurance.
  • Students often have to grind for exams by studying late into the night.
  • In video games, players grind to collect rare items and level up their characters.
  • The skateboarder performed a cool grind on the rail.
  • She did a grind slide on her snowboard down the rail park.

How to use Grind

Used in both literal and figurative contexts. In informal language, it's common to refer to working hard as 'grinding.' Avoid in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

grind + object

Memory hint

Think of a coffee grinder – it grinds coffee beans into powder!

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Collocations with Grind

Synonyms for Grind

Opposites of Grind

Common mistakes with Grind

  • Confused with 'ground' – 'grind' is the action, 'ground' is the result.
  • Using 'grind' in a non-physical context without clarification.
  • Mixing up verb forms, such as 'grinded' instead of 'ground'.

Compare Grind with Crush, Mill

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Frequently asked questions about Grind

What does Grind mean?

To crush something into small pieces or to work hard at something.

What is the definition of Grind?

to break or press something into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine

How do you use Grind in a sentence?

Every morning, I grind coffee beans to make fresh espresso.

Can you give another example of Grind?

The machine will grind the wheat into fine flour.

What are synonyms for Grind?

Common alternatives include crush, mill, grate, sharpen, work hard.

What is the opposite of Grind?

Opposite meanings include rest, relax, idle.

What words go with Grind?

It commonly pairs with coarsely, finely, down, into, to, freshly ground, coarsely, finely, down, into, to, freshly ground, coarsely, finely, down, into, to, freshly ground.

What are common mistakes when using Grind?

Confused with 'ground' – 'grind' is the action, 'ground' is the result. Using 'grind' in a non-physical context without clarification. Mixing up verb forms, such as 'grinded' instead of 'ground'.

How do you pronounce Grind?

US: /["/ɡraɪnd/","/ɡraɪndz/","/ɡraʊnd/","/ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɡraɪnd/","/ɡraɪndz/","/ɡraʊnd/","/ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Grind?

Used in both literal and figurative contexts. In informal language, it's common to refer to working hard as 'grinding.' Avoid in very formal settings.

What CEFR level is Grind?

"Grind" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.