Synonyms for
Grind
Definition
To crush something into small pieces using a machine or by rubbing it between two hard surfaces
Synonyms & similar words
labor
drudgery
grate
crunch
moil
travail
comminute
labour
nerd
craunch
pulverization
pulverisation
mash
dig
dweeb
cranch
fag
bray
swot
donkeywork
plodding
mill
drudge
toil
wonk
crush
pulverize
smash
shred
mash
mill
grate
mince
chop
dice
powder
fragment
bray
compress
file
sand
abrasive
polish
whetstone
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- coffee grind
- daily grind
- grind down
- grind out
- grind to a halt
- grind the beans
- grind the gears
Word family
Usage note
The informal sense of 'grind' often refers to tedious, repetitive work. Be mindful of context, as 'grind' can also refer to the act of crushing something, especially coffee beans.
Example sentences
- I need to grind the coffee beans before I can make coffee.
- My teeth make a grinding noise when I sleep.
- The gears in the machine grind against each other.
- I can hear the sound of the pepper grinder as my mom seasons the food.
- The skateboarder loves to grind on railings.
Quotes
I'm not going to quit. Why should I quit? This country is worth fighting for. - Hillary Clinton
Nothing good comes in life or athletics unless a lot of hard work has preceded the effort. Only temporary success is achieved by taking short cuts. - Roger Staubach
Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It's the best part of the day. - George Allen, Sr.