Learn about the difference between the homophones: greece and grease

Definitions

greece

Greece is a proper noun that refers to a country located in southeastern Europe.

Example

I'm planning to visit Greece next summer.

Example

Greek mythology is fascinating.

grease

Grease is a noun that refers to a thick, oily substance used to lubricate moving parts of machinery or vehicles. It can also be used as a verb meaning to apply grease to something.

Example

The mechanic greased the car's bearings.

Example

Don't touch the bike chain after I've greased it.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between these two words, you could associate Greece with a place and grease with a slippery substance. - You might also think of the 'ee' in Greece as representing 'Europe' to help you remember that it's a country in Europe.