Cool MateGrass
UK /["/ɡrɑːs/"]/US /["/ɡræs/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- turf
- lawn
- sod
- meadow
Antonyms
- dirt
- concrete
- asphalt
Common mistakes
- 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.