GRIND
What does "GRIND" mean?
To crush or reduce something to small particles or powder by friction.
Meanings
- To reduce to small particles by crushing between hard surfaces. She ground the coffee beans fresh each morning.
- To sharpen, smooth, or shape by friction against an abrasive surface. The knife was ground to a fine edge.
- To rub harshly together, producing a harsh sound. He ground his teeth in his sleep.
- Tedious, exhausting, relentless routine or work. The daily commute was a real grind. informal
- To work hard and persistently, often at something repetitive. They ground away at the project for months. informal
Word origin
From Old English 'grindan' (to rub together, crush small); from Proto-Germanic, with the past tense 'ground' preserving the old strong-verb pattern.
Remember it
GRIND keeps its I but loses it in the past tense — you GRIND today and it's GROUND tomorrow.
A little poem
The mill stone turns and turns on nothing,
then turns on wheat, and turns it gold-
patience is just friction told it matters.
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Wordplay
- The barista quit her job at the mill. She said it was the same old grind.
What it teaches
Every fine edge and every loaf of bread starts the same way: something worth keeping, worn down on purpose.
Quick facts
What does GRIND mean?
To crush or reduce something to small particles or powder by friction.
Is GRIND a valid word?
Yes — GRIND is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is GRIND?
GRIND has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does GRIND come from?
From Old English 'grindan' (to rub together, crush small); from Proto-Germanic, with the past tense 'ground' preserving the old strong-verb pattern.
What can GRIND teach us?
Every fine edge and every loaf of bread starts the same way: something worth keeping, worn down on purpose.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.