grind

[graɪnd]

grind Definition

  • 1reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it
  • 2sharpen, smooth, or produce (something) by crushing or friction
  • 3work hard over a period of time

Using grind: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grind" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She grinds her own coffee beans every morning.

  • Example

    He ground the gears on the car.

  • Example

    I need to grind this axe before I can use it.

grind Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grind

Antonyms for grind

Phrases with grind

  • to stop working or progressing

    Example

    The negotiations between the two countries have ground to a halt.

  • to work hard and continuously for a long time

    Example

    He's been grinding away at his studies all semester.

  • to produce something in large quantities, often without regard for quality

    Example

    The factory grinds out hundreds of these widgets every day.

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Summary: grind in Brief

To 'grind' [graɪnd] is to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it, sharpen or smooth something by friction, or work hard over a period of time. It can refer to physical actions like grinding coffee beans or figurative ones like grinding away at studies. Phrases like 'grind to a halt' and 'grind out' add nuance to its meaning.

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