Synonyms of grains

grains

noun

plural of grain

1

as in specks

a very small piece

just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specks
• particles
• flecks
• bits
• scraps
• molecules
• patches
• granules
• atoms
• mouthfuls
• crumbs
• snippets
• slivers
• motes
• fragments
• licks
• bites
• nuggets
• morsels
• scruples
• fractions
• nubbins
• drops
• flyspecks
• dribbles
• traces
• snips
• ounces
• parts
• portions
• shards
• dashes
• sections
• flakes
• pinches
• whispers
• minims
• streaks
• tastes
• mites
• nutshells
• tittles
• nibbles
• touches
• shreds
• chips
• splinters
• strains
• driblets
• halfpence
• spots
• clippings
• suspicions
• shavings
• kennings
• iotas
• tidbits
• smidgens
• dabs
• haets
• whits
• parings
• smatters
• aces
• ha'pennies
• shivers
• modicums
• jots
• smithereens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slabs
• chunks
• lumps
• quantities
• bushels
• masses
• barrels
• loads
• mountains
• volumes
• piles
• hunks
• buckets
• gobs
• pots
• stacks
• abundances
• heaps
• rafts
• deals
• pecks
• wads
• profusions
• scads
• wealths

2

as in temperaments

one's characteristic attitude or mood

cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• temperaments
• tempers
• dispositions
• attitudes
• spirits
• minds
• natures
• hearts
• feelings
• habits
• personalities
• outlooks
• emotions
• modes
• frames
• viewpoints
• angles
• opinions
• tones
• perspectives
• notions
• veins
• beliefs
• sentiments
• passions
• inclinations
• strains
• humors
• sensitivities
• views
• identities
• standpoints
• convictions
• cheers
• expressions
• characters
• judgments
• persuasions
• mettles
• slants
• mind-sets
• sensibilities
• setups
• individualities
• self-identities
• selfhoods
• makeups

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grains

Ukrainian production of grains and oilseeds is forecast to increase to 85 million tonnes from 80 million tonnes this year, but carry-over stocks from the previous season are pressuring Ukraine's storage infrastructure and logistics, Zaihraiev noted. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

Whole grains are digested more slowly than refined grains, which may help reduce blood sugar spikes after eating. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026

In one long-standing picture, dust grains collided and stuck together to form pebbles, which grew into kilometer-wide rocky bodies known as planetesimals. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026

This internal pressure eventually forces the microstructure to recrystallize on its own, spawning fresh, dramatically finer grains from within. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Its factories receive small grains of refined metal from recyclers in Europe and Asia, sourced from items ranging from medical equipment to old cutlery, said Pandora’s chief sustainability officer Mads Twomey-Madsen. — Aniruddha Ghosal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

How Long Bird Seed Lasts Most bird seed lasts six to 12 months when stored properly, with high-oil food types generally spoiling faster than grains like corn, milo, millet, or oats. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Morton kosher salt is also very common in home kitchens, but has denser grains than Diamond Crystal. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

The best bullets for deer are those weighing 90 grains or more. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026