Synonyms for

Grease

Verb / gri:s / Another word for grease — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thick oily substance, typically used as a lubricant or for frying food

Synonyms & similar words

dirt stain grunge filth soil grime lubricatingoil oil fat lubricant butter tallow shortening margarine balm ointment cream ointment lotion emollient moisturizer butter suet schmaltz ghee fatback drippings

Synonyms by register

Formal

lubricant oil fat tallow

Informal

gunk grime schmear goop

Literary

unctuousness viscosity

Antonyms

dryness cleanliness purity starch lack aridity

Common collocations

  • grease monkey
  • grease the wheels
  • grease trap
  • engine grease
  • wheel grease
  • grease stain
  • grease pencil

Word family

noun grease
verb grease

Usage note

As a verb, 'grease' often implies applying a lubricant to reduce friction. It can also be used figuratively to mean bribing someone.

Example sentences

  1. She added some grease to the bike chain to make it run smoothly.
  2. The cook used too much grease in the fryer and the food came out too oily.
  3. I need to clean the grease off my hands before I touch anything else.
  4. He slipped on the grease that was spilled on the floor of the kitchen.
  5. The mechanic had grease all over his overalls after working on the car.

Quotes

  • 'I'm not interested in money, I just want to be wonderful.' - Marilyn Monroe
  • 'You're the one that's being greedy. I'm just trying to get what I deserve.' - Mr. Krabs
  • 'You better grease up those vocal chords, Gordie, because you're going on a trip.' - Vern Tessio

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