grain (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɡreɪn/

Definition

A small, hard, dry seed, especially of a cereal plant such as wheat, corn, or rice, used as food.

Examples

• The farmer harvested a large amount of grain.

• We need to store the grain in a cool, dry place.

• This bread is made from whole grain flour.

How to Use grain

grain of (prepositional phrase)

A small amount or particle of something. — "He added just a grain of salt to the soup."

against the grain (idiom)

In a way that is contrary to someone's natural inclinations or principles. — "His decision to leave the company went against the grain of his colleagues."

with the grain (idiom)

In accordance with someone's natural inclinations or principles. — "He found the new job easy because it was with the grain of his personality."

Synonyms of grain

Words with a similar meaning to grain:

• seed
• cereal
• corn
• wheat
• kernel

Antonyms of grain

Words with the opposite meaning to grain:

• flour
• chaff

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