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Grate Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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grate

grate

🇺🇸 /ˈɡɹeɪt/ · 🇬🇧 /ɡɹˈeɪt/

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

cooking

Reduce (food) to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater.

Synonyms

grind, pulverize, shred.

Examples of usage

  • Grate some cheese over the pasta.
  • She grated the carrot for the salad.
Context #2 | Verb

annoying

To irritate or annoy someone.

Synonyms

annoy, irritate, vex.

Examples of usage

  • His constant complaining really grated on her nerves.
  • The sound of the chalk scraping the blackboard grated on my ears.
Context #3 | Noun

building

A framework of parallel or crossed bars, typically installed in a fireplace, furnace, or stove for holding fuel.

Synonyms

grid, mesh, screen.

Examples of usage

  • He placed the logs on the grate to start the fire.
  • The grate in the fireplace needed to be cleaned.

Translations

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Quick facts about “grate”

Grate is a 1-syllable verb and noun. It is pronounced /ˈɡɹeɪt/ in American English and /ɡɹˈeɪt/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 3 meanings, 9 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #12,251 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'grate'

The word 'grate' has origins in Middle English, coming from Old French 'grater' and Latin 'gratiare' meaning 'to scrape'. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings including shredding, annoying, and a framework of bars. The versatility of 'grate' has made it a commonly used word in both culinary and everyday contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,251, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.