What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
regrind
Example
The mechanic had to regrind the engine parts to fix the problem. [regrind: verb]
Example
The factory recycles plastic by regrinding it into small pellets. [regrinding: gerund or present participle]
reground
Example
The contractor had to regrind the concrete floor to make it level. [reground: past tense]
Example
I need to regrind my kitchen knives to make them sharp again. [regrind: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Regrind is more common than reground in everyday language, especially in industrial or manufacturing contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between regrind and reground?
Both regrind and reground are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
