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Grains

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

Definition

Grains refer to small, hard, dry seeds of plants that are used for food or feed.

Synonyms & similar words

grain ingrain texture granulate foodgrain metricgrain cereal caryopsis seeds cereals grist corns kernels pulses legumes beans peas lentils chickpeas soybeans wheat oats rye maize millet sorghum barley rice

Synonyms by register

Formal

cereals seeds kernels cereal grains

Informal

grits groats oats

Literary

manna harvest

Antonyms

liquid fluid smoothness powder dust

Common collocations

  • whole grains
  • barley grains
  • wheat grains
  • rice grains
  • corn grains
  • oat grains
  • grain size

Word family

noun grain
verb grain
adjective granular

Usage note

The word 'grains' typically refers to small, hard, dry seeds, especially those used for food. It can also refer to the texture of wood or stone.

Example sentences

  1. I poured some grains into the bird feeder.
  2. My mom told me to eat more grains for breakfast.
  3. We grow different kinds of grains on our farm.
  4. The baker used various grains to make the bread.
  5. I prefer brown rice over other grains.

Quotes

  • "The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness." - Henry David Thoreau
  • "The whole future lies in uncertainty: live immediately." - Seneca
  • "The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory." - Cicero

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