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grit
- pronunciation:
- grIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
tiny rough bits of sand or stone.
He was covered with grit after working outside all day.- similar words:
- gravel, sand
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| definition 2: |
toughness of character; courage.
Firefighters show grit each time they rush into a burning building.- synonyms:
- backbone, guts, pluck
- similar words:
- courage, nerve, resolution, spirit, stamina
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| related words: |
daring, texture, will |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
grits, gritted, gritting |
| definition: |
to bite down and grind together.
She gritted her teeth in pain when the doctor set her broken arm.- synonyms:
- grind
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| related words: |
bite, clench, scrape |
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