grains Definition
- 1small, hard, dry seeds that grow on plants, used as food for humans and animals
- 2a very small piece of a substance
Using grains: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grains" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I eat grains every day for breakfast.
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The farmer harvested the grains from his field.
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She added a few grains of salt to the soup.
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The sand on the beach was made up of tiny grains.
grains Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with grains
grains that have not been processed or refined, such as brown rice or whole wheat bread
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Eating whole grains is healthier than eating refined grains.
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Although his story was mostly a lie, there was a grain of truth in what he said.
to be skeptical about something that one hears, recognizing that it may not be completely true or accurate
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He tends to exaggerate, so I take everything he says with a grain of salt.
Summary: grains in Brief
Grains [ɡreɪnz] are small, hard, dry seeds that are used as food for humans and animals. They can also refer to very small pieces of a substance. Examples include 'I eat grains every day for breakfast' and 'She added a few grains of salt to the soup.' Phrases like 'whole grains' denote unprocessed grains, while 'take something with a grain of salt' means to be skeptical about something.
