Synonyms for

Grain

Verb / greɪn / Another word for grain — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Grain is a small, hard seed or a tiny piece of something.

Synonyms & similar words

granulate metricgrain texture foodgrain caryopsis cereal ingrain seed kernel granule particle speck fragment scrap bit morsel crumb grit sand dust powder spice seasoning flavoring essence element trace

Synonyms by register

Formal

particle granule element component

Informal

bit smidgen speck crumb

Literary

mote seed germ

Antonyms

whole mass bulk solid liquid amorphous

Common collocations

  • grain of sand
  • grain of salt
  • wheat grain
  • barley grain
  • grain of truth
  • wood grain
  • grain pattern

Word family

noun grain
adjective granular
adverb granulately

Usage note

The word 'grain' can refer to a single small particle or to a collective mass of such particles. It is often used metaphorically, as in 'a grain of truth'.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer planted grains of wheat in the field.
  2. I like to sprinkle grains of salt on my food.
  3. The sand on the beach is made up of tiny grains.
  4. The wood has a beautiful grain pattern.
  5. The granola bar has lots of different grains in it.

Quotes

  • A single grain of rice can tip the scale.
  • The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching.
  • Every grain of sand is a mystery.

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