grain

noun

ˈgrān How to pronounce grain (audio)
Definition of grainnext
1
as in speck
a very small piece just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program

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2
as in temper
one's characteristic attitude or mood cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain

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Recent Examples of grain Newer signs taped to windows hope to stop the local wharf from becoming a corporate grain terminal. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 Rice grains should be cooked through, broken open, and creamy, but porridge should still be fairly loose. — Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 Spreading it on whole-grain toast adds fiber and additional protein, creating a balanced snack that keeps you full. — Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 21 Oct. 2026 However, whole-grain versions offer fiber that supports overall health. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grain
  1. speck
  2. temper
  3. fleck
  4. temperament
  5. bit
  6. disposition
  7. particle
  8. attitude
Noun
  • Chips could be destroyed by even a speck of dust, so factories became impregnable clean rooms, their workers clad in bunny suits.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The source was generally in good condition, but mold spots and dense clusters of small white specks required careful treatment.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • Some state lawmakers who worked with Jackson have criticized him as having a temper, including once throwing a plastic water bottle on the ground in frustration while disagreeing with a female lawmaker.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Employers are awaiting the court's ruling, in some cases hoping for guidance that helps temper future litigation.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of temper
Noun
  • In addition, since all this debris is moving at orbital velocity, a fleck of paint traveling in the opposite direction to an operational satellite can hit it at a speed in excess of Mach 47.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • As few as 10 cells, hidden in an infinitesimal fleck of feces, can contaminate raw milk and trigger a fatal infection.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fleck
Noun
  • Klara, whose philosophical raptures treat the Sun as a living deity and who is also capable of parroting any human’s voice or temperament on command, becomes fast friends with the girl.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Wanda, eighteen, has a temperament of supreme unflappability.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of temperament
Noun
  • Topped with cream cheese frosting, toffee, and almond candy bits, this scrumptious pumpkin spice cake will be a winner at your next fall party.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Adding the 11-tap receiver equalizer increased the rate to 200 Gb/s, with the modulator consuming 63 fJ per bit.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • As for finishing touches and accessories, Ortega sported a pair of strappy gold sandal heels, amplifying the sunny disposition of her attire, and wore a set of statement cocktail rings to boot.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Their commitment and disposition to become familiar with governing documents, ask informed questions, and work constructively with other directors are often more important than simply having strong opinions about community issues.
    — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of disposition
Noun
  • In 2025 mCDR start-up Gigablue sold 200,000 future credits for a method intended to stimulate phytoplankton on mineral particles that later sink.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • That approach allowed the researchers to cover a larger cosmic volume with more particles.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of particle
Noun
  • Above 5%, however, attitudes began to shift and yields suddenly starting looking like an attractive entry point, compensating even for the risk of inflation above 3%.
    — Fred Imbert,Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The underlying racial attitudes have persisted, Chapel said, contributing to present-day inequalities such as Black infant mortality.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
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