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- [grey-ting]
- /ˈgreɪ tɪŋ/
- /ˈɡreɪ.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grey-ting]
- /ˈgreɪ tɪŋ/
Definitions of grating word
- noun grating a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove. 1
- noun grating a framework of parallel or crossed bars, used as a partition, guard, cover, or the like; grating. 1
- noun grating a fireplace. 1
- adjective grating irritating or unpleasant to one's feelings. 1
- adjective grating (of a sound or noise) harsh, discordant, or rasping. 1
- verb with object grating to reduce to small particles by rubbing against a rough surface or a surface with many sharp-edged openings: to grate a carrot. 1
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Origin of grating
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; grate1 + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Grating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
grating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grating
adj grating
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- grinding — to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet: to grind a lens.
- displeasing — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
- jarring — to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
adjective grating
- gruff — low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice.
- irritating — causing irritation; annoying; provoking: irritating questions.
- infuriating — Archaic. infuriated.
- aggravating — causing or full of aggravation: I've had an aggravating day.
- insensitive — deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person.
noun grating
- grille — cooked on a grill; broiled.
- grate — a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning, as in a fireplace, furnace, or stove.
- lattice — a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.
- grid — a grating of crossed bars; gridiron.
- screen — a movable or fixed device, usually consisting of a covered frame, that provides shelter, serves as a partition, etc.
Antonyms for grating
adj grating
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
adjective grating
- mellifluous — sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding: a mellifluous voice; mellifluous tones.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
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