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Grit: meaning, definitions and examples

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grit

 

[ ษกrษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

strength

Courage and resolve; strength of character.

Synonyms

bravery, courage, resilience

Examples of usage

  • She showed great grit in the face of adversity.
  • His grit and determination helped him overcome all obstacles.
Context #2 | Noun

small loose particles

Small loose particles of stone or sand.

Synonyms

gravel, particles, sand

Examples of usage

  • The path was covered in grit from the construction site.
  • He felt the grit beneath his feet as he walked along the beach.
Context #3 | Verb

grinding

To make a harsh grinding sound.

Synonyms

grate, grind, scrape

Examples of usage

  • The gears gritted as he tried to shift into reverse.
  • The old door gritted against the stone floor when opened.

Translations

Translations of the word "grit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coragem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅˆเคฐเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keberanian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒะถะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwaga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ นๆ€ง (ใ“ใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coraje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesaret

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุงุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odvaha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvaha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹‡ๆฐ” (yว’ngqรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugrekki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sarษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coraje

Etymology

The word 'grit' originated from the Old English word 'greot', meaning sand or gravel. Over time, it evolved to also represent courage and strength of character. The concept of 'grit' has been popularized in psychology, particularly by Angela Duckworth, who defines it as perseverance and passion for long-term goals. Grit is often seen as a key factor in achieving success in various aspects of life.

See also: grittiness, gritty.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,981, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.