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grains

[ɡreɪnz]

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!

  • Example

    I eat grains every day for breakfast.

  • Example

    The farmer harvested the grains from his field.

  • Example

    She added a few grains of salt to the soup.

  • Example

    The sand on the beach was made up of tiny grains.

grains Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grains

Phrases with grains

  • grains that have not been processed or refined, such as brown rice or whole wheat bread

    Example

    Eating whole grains is healthier than eating refined grains.

  • a small amount of truth in a statement that is mostly false

    Example

    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

    Example

    He tends to exaggerate, so I take everything he says with a grain of salt.

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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.