grain
Translation
cereal, particle, texture, a tiny amount
Examples
This bread is made from whole grains.
This bread is made from whole grains.
A grain of sand got in my eye.
A grain of sand got in my eye.
I like the grain of this wooden table.
I like the grain of this wooden table.
There wasn't a grain of truth in his story.
There wasn't a grain of truth in his story.
Grammar Patterns
a grain of ((sth.)) a single small piece of (sth.) A grain of sand got in my eye.
((uncountable)) cereal crop This bread is made from whole grains.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seed, particle, kernel, speck
Etymology
From Old French 'grain', from Latin 'granum' meaning 'seed'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'rain' helping the 'grain' to grow. Also, picture a single 'grain of sand'.