grain
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The small, hard seeds of crops such as wheat, rice, or corn, or a tiny particle of something.
Usage notes
Also used figuratively, as in "a grain of truth," meaning a small amount.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Farmers stored the _____ in large silos until it could be sold."
Answer: grain
In your own words, what does "grain" mean?
The small, hard seeds of crops such as wheat, rice, or corn, or a tiny particle of something.
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