Definition of Grass
Quick Meaning of Grass
The green plant that covers fields and lawns; it has thin leaves and grows from the ground.
Detailed Definition of Grass
Green vegetation consisting of narrow-leaved plants covering lawns and meadows.
How to Pronounce Grass
Stress pattern: O (1-syllable word).
Tip: Rhymes with 'class' and 'pass'. The short 'a' sound is like in 'cat'.
Origin and Etymology of Grass
Old English 'gærs', cognate with German 'Gras'. Proto-Germanic root.
How to Use Grass in a Sentence
Each example shows “grass” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“The children played on the green grass in the park.”
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“She cut the grass in her garden every Saturday morning.”
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“The meadow was covered with wildflowers and tall grass swaying in the wind.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Grass
Common Synonyms for Grass
Smart Synonyms for Grass — When to Use Each
- lawn
- Cultivated and maintained grass in a residential or
- meadow
- Wild or natural area with grass and flowering
Common Collocations with Grass
These phrases pair with “grass” in everyday English:
- cut the grass
- green grass
- fresh grass
- grass field
- grassland
Common Mistakes When Using Grass
Even fluent speakers slip up with “grass”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: I need to cut the grasses in my garden.
- ✓ Correct: I need to cut the grass in my garden.
- Why: Grass is uncountable in standard usage; use singular form without article.
- ✗ Wrong: The grass are very green after the rain.
- ✓ Correct: The grass is very green after the rain.
- Why: Grass is singular and uncountable; verb must be singular 'is'.
Other Forms of Grass
Frequently Asked Questions About Grass
What is the meaning of "Grass"?
The green plant that covers fields and lawns; it has thin leaves and grows from the ground.
How do you pronounce "Grass"?
The IPA is /ɡræs/. Rhymes with 'class' and 'pass'. The short 'a' sound is like in 'cat'.
What part of speech is "Grass"?
"Grass" is a noun at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Grass"?
Common synonyms include lawn, meadow, turf.
How do you use "Grass" in a sentence?
For example: "The children played on the green grass in the park."