- pronunciation:
- greIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
grates, grating, grated |
| definition 1: |
to make a sharp grinding noise.
The rusty gate grated as it swung back and forth in the wind.- synonyms:
- rasp
- similar words:
- creak, grit, screech
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| definition 2: |
to scrape or rub in a harsh way.
The boat grated against a rock.- similar words:
- grind, scrape
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| definition 3: |
to irritate or annoy.
Her loud voice grates on me.- synonyms:
- annoy, irritate
- similar words:
- aggravate, bother, exasperate
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| definition 4: |
to rub against a rough surface to make into small pieces.
She grated the block of cheese to use as a pizza topping.- synonyms:
- shred
- similar words:
- rasp
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| derivations: |
grating (adj.), grater (n.) |
Are you looking for the word
great (very large or important)?
Grate and
great sound alike but have different meanings.