What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wheat
Example
The farmer grew wheat on his farm. [wheat: noun]
Example
I need to buy some wheat flour to make bread. [wheat flour: noun]
grain
Example
The bird ate some grain from the feeder. [grain: noun]
Example
The jeweler measured the gold in grains. [grains: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Grain is a more common term than wheat since it covers a broader range of cereal plants and their by-products. Wheat is a specific type of grain and is less commonly used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between wheat and grain?
Both wheat and grain are neutral terms and can be used in various formality levels without sounding too formal or informal.
