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Rice

🇬🇧 UK /["/raɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/raɪs/"]/

Meaning of Rice

short, narrow white or brown grain grown on wet land in hot countries as food; the plant that produces this grain

In simple words: A small, white grain used for food.

Rice in a sentence

• a grain of rice
• **boiled/steamed/fried rice**
• long-/short-grain rice
• sticky/basmati/wild rice
• **brown rice** *(= without its outer layer removed)*
• **rice paddies** *(= rice fields)*
• a spicy rice dish
• rice flour/noodles/cakes
• There is no need to keep the rice field flooded.
• The dish is served with rice.

How to use Rice

Commonly used in cooking and meals; can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's not typically used in a negative context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'rice' as nice, because it pairs well with many dishes!

Related words

Collocations with Rice

• brown
• red
• white
• grain
• bag
• sack
• cultivate
• grow
• produce
• crop
• production
• farmer

Synonyms for Rice

• grain
• cereal
• staple

Opposites of Rice

• wheat
• barley
• corn

Common mistakes with Rice

• Confused with 'rise' - pay attention to spelling.
• Saying 'rices' instead of 'rice' for multiple types.
• Using 'rice' as a verb incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions about Rice

What does Rice mean?

A small, white grain used for food.

What is the definition of Rice?

short, narrow white or brown grain grown on wet land in hot countries as food; the plant that produces this grain

How do you use Rice in a sentence?

a grain of rice

Can you give another example of Rice?

**boiled/steamed/fried rice**

What are synonyms for Rice?

Common alternatives include grain, cereal, staple.

What is the opposite of Rice?

Opposite meanings include wheat, barley, corn.

What words go with Rice?

It commonly pairs with brown, red, white, grain, bag, sack, cultivate, grow, produce, crop, production, farmer.

What are common mistakes when using Rice?

Confused with 'rise' - pay attention to spelling. Saying 'rices' instead of 'rice' for multiple types. Using 'rice' as a verb incorrectly.

How do you pronounce Rice?

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

When should I use Rice?

Commonly used in cooking and meals; can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's not typically used in a negative context.

What CEFR level is Rice?

"Rice" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.