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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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19,295 words · showing 7,321–7,380

  • grace periodnounC1Extra time allowed before a penalty applies.
  • graceful/ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/adjectiveB1+Moving with smooth, effortless beauty.
  • gracefulnessnounC1The quality of moving with smooth and pleasing ease, named with the noun ending -ness.
  • gracious/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/adjectiveB23 meaningsKind, polite and generous, especially when you have no obligation to be.
  • grad/ɡɹæd/nounB2+Somebody who has completed a course of study.
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A letter or number showing how good a piece of work is.
  • gradient/ˈɡɹeɪdiənt/nounB2+4 meaningsA gradual change from one colour into another, with no hard edge between them.
  • gradual/ˈɡɹadʒuəl/adjectiveB2Happening slowly, step by step.
  • gradually/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəli/adverbB2Slowly, by small steps over time.
  • graduate/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuət/verbB13 meaningsTo finish a university course and receive a degree.
  • graduate schemenounB2A training programme for new university leavers.
  • graduation/ˌɡɹæd͡ʒuˈeɪʃən/nounB13 meaningsThe ceremony at which students receive their degrees or diplomas.
  • graffiti/ɡɹəˈfiː.ti/nounB1+Painting and writing sprayed on walls in public.
  • graft/ɡɹɑːft/verbC12 meaningsTo join a shoot of one plant onto the stem of another.
  • grain/ɡɹeɪn/nounB14 meaningsThe pattern and direction of the fibres in wood, stone or fabric.
  • grainy/ˈɡɹeɪni/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsHaving a rough texture of small particles.
  • gram/ˈɡɹæm/nounA2+A unit of weight, a thousandth of a kilogram.
  • grammar/ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/nounA2+2 meaningsThe rules for putting words together in a language.
  • gramophone[ˈɡɹæ.məˌfəʊn]nounC2An early machine for playing records using a horn and needle.
  • granary/ˈɡɹan(ə)ɹi/nounC1A building where grain is stored.
  • grand/ˈɡɹænd/adjectiveB13 meaningsLarge and impressive.
  • grand finale/ˌɡɹænd fɪˈnɑːli/nounB2The spectacular closing item of a show.
  • grand jetenounC2A great leap from one foot to the other.
  • grandchild/ˈɡɹændˌtʃaɪld/nounA2+A child of your son or daughter.
  • grandeur/ˈɡɹæn.djʊə/nounC1Impressive greatness of scale or dignity.
  • grandfather/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/nounA12 meaningsThe father of your mother or father.
  • grandfather clocknounB2A tall standing clock with a long pendulum.
  • grandmasternounB2+The highest title a chess player can be awarded.
  • grandmother/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/nounA1The mother of your mother or father.
  • grandparent/ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/nounA1The mother or father of one of your parents.
  • granite/ˈɡɹæn.ɪt/nounB2+A very hard speckled rock.
  • grant/ɡɹɑːnt/nounB23 meaningsMoney given for a purpose and not repaid.
  • grapefruit/ˈɡɹeɪ̯pfɹuːt/nounC1A large sharp-tasting citrus fruit.
  • grapes/ɡɹeɪps/nounA2+Small round fruits growing in bunches.
  • graph/ɡɹæf/nounB1+2 meaningsA drawing showing how two quantities relate.
  • graphic/ˈɡɹæfɪk/adjectiveB22 meaningsTo do with drawing and visual design.
  • graphic designernounB1A person who designs how printed and screen work looks.
  • graphics cardnounB2The board that draws what appears on screen.
  • graphite/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/nounB2+Soft grey carbon used in pencils and lubricants.
  • grapnel/ˈɡɹæpnəl/nounC2A small anchor with several hooks.
  • grapple/ˈɡɹæpəl/verbB22 meaningsTo struggle with somebody at close quarters.
  • grasp/ɡɹɑːsp/verbB13 meaningsTo seize something firmly with the hand.
  • grasping/ˈɡɹæspɪŋ/adjectiveB2Greedy and always wanting more.
  • grass/ɡɹɑːs/nounA2The low green plant that covers lawns and fields.
  • grasshopper/ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/nounB1A green jumping insect that sings in summer fields.
  • grasslandnounB1+Wide country where grass is the main plant.
  • grassy/ˈɡɹæsi/adjectiveB22 meaningsHaving the fresh green note of cut lawn.
  • grate/ˈɡɹeɪt/verbB1+3 meaningsTo shred food by rubbing it on a rough metal surface.
  • grateful/ˈɡɹeɪtf(ʊ)l/adjectiveB12 meaningsFeeling or showing thanks for something kind that someone has done.
  • grater/ˈɡɹeɪtə/nounB1+A metal tool with sharp holes that shreds cheese or carrots.
  • gratification/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/nounC1The satisfying of a desire.
  • grating/ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ/adjectiveC12 meaningsHarsh and irritating to listen to.
  • gratitude/ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tjuːd/nounB1The feeling of being thankful towards somebody for something they have done.
  • gratuitous/ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/adjectiveC1Done without cause, and uncalled for.
  • gratuity/ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/nounC1Extra money left in appreciation of service.
  • gravel/ˈɡɹævəl/nounB1+Small loose stones, used on paths, drives and roads.
  • gravel pitnounB2An open excavation where gravel is dug out.
  • gravestone/ˈɡɹeɪvstoʊn/nounB2A stone marker placed over a grave.
  • graveyard shiftnounC1The working period through the middle of the night.
  • gravitas/ˈɡɹævɪtɑs/nounC2A serious dignity that commands respect.