CEFR B1

grain

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: seed, cereal, corn, wheat, kernel

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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."

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