5 letter words starting with GRA

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a cup or chalice that in medieval legend was associated with unusual powers, especially the regeneration of life and, later, Christian purity, and was much sought after by medieval knights: the quest of the Grail.
• any greatly desired and sought-after objective; ultimate ideal or reward.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡreɪl/
• UK: /ɡreɪl/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "grail" originated from Old French "graal" which means a dish or a platter. The word was first used in the 12th century in medieval legends about King Arthur and his knights. In the legends, the Holy Grail was a cup or chalice that had the power to give eternal life to those who drank from it. Over time, the word "grail" has come to mean any object or goal that is greatly desired or sought after.

5. Synonyms:

• goal
• objective
• holy grail
• treasure

6. Related Words:

• glair
• argil
• grain
• laird

7. Example Sentences:

• The Holy Grail is one of the most famous objects in medieval legend.
• For many scientists, finding a cure for cancer is the ultimate grail.

Parts of Speech: Noun
Definitions:

• a small, round, juicy fruit that grows in bunches on a climbing plant
• the climbing plant that produces grapes
• informal: a grape-shaped decoration or bead, especially on a piece of jewelry

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡreɪp/
• UK: /ɡreɪp/

Origin and Usage: The word "grape" comes from the Old French word "grape" which means "bunch of grapes". The word can be traced back to the Latin word "racemus" which means "cluster of grapes". Grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years and are an important fruit crop around the world. They are used to make wine, juice, and other products. Synonyms:

• grapevine
• raisin
• wine grape

Related Words:

• apple
• berry
• lemon
• olive
• peach

Example Sentences:

• The farmer harvested a large bunch of grapes from the vine.
• The grape is a popular fruit used to make wine and juice.
• She wore a beautiful necklace with a grape-shaped pendant.

Here is your result: Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A type of grass commonly found in North America (source: Merriam-Webster).

2. (slang) Grandma (source: Urban Dictionary).

Pronunciations

US: /ˈɡræmə/

UK: /ˈɡrɑːmə/

Origin and Usage

The word "grama" comes from the Spanish word "gramilla," which means a type of grass. It is commonly used to refer to a type of grass that is native to North America and is often used for grazing by livestock. In slang, "grama" is also used as a shortened form of "grandma."

Synonyms

Buffalo grass, grama grass, Bouteloua gracilis (source: Britannica).

Related Words

Agama, drama, gramp, grana, grans, grapy, maars, malar, ramal, ramee (source: Wordfind).

Example Sentences

1. The grama grass is a popular choice for grazing by livestock.

2. "Grama, can you make me some cookies?" asked the little girl to her grandmother.

Grade

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• Noun: a level or standard of performance or achievement, a mark indicating the quality of a students work, a slope or gradient.
• Verb: give a grade or rank to (someone or something), arrange in or allocate to grades; classify.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡreɪd/
• UK: /ɡreɪd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "grade" originated from the Latin word "gradus" meaning "step" or "degree". It has been in use since the 16th century. The noun form of "grade" is commonly used in education to indicate a level of performance or achievement, while the verb form is used to give a rank or classify something.

Synonyms:

• Noun: level, standard, mark, rating, slope, gradient
• Verb: rank, rate, evaluate, classify, sort

Related Words:

• Great
• Raged
• Ridge
• Greed
• Rider

Example Sentences:

• The teacher gave him a good grade on his essay.
• Shes in the third grade this year.
• The road has a steep grade.
• The company graded the applicants based on their qualifications.
• The eggs are graded according to size.