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Grass
ɡræs
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Grass -
Plant with narrow leaves that covers the ground
Example: The grass in the park looked lush and green after the rain.
Usage: formalContext: botanical discussions, landscaping
Note: Refers to the vegetation that typically grows in lawns, fields, and meadows.
Informant who provides information to the police or authorities
Example: The undercover officer posed as a grass to gather evidence on the criminal organization.
Usage: informalContext: crime-related conversations
Note: In British slang, 'grass' is used to describe someone who informs on others, similar to 'snitch' in American English.
Marijuana or cannabis
Example: He was caught with a bag of grass in his backpack.
Usage: informalContext: drug-related discussions
Note: This slang term is commonly used in informal contexts to refer to marijuana.
Grass's synonyms
lawn
A lawn is an area of grass that is regularly mown and maintained, typically in a garden or park.
Example: The children played on the soft lawn.
Note: A lawn specifically refers to a well-kept area of grass, often in a domestic or public setting.
turf
Turf refers to grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots.
Example: The football field was covered in lush green turf.
Note: Turf can refer to the grass and soil layer as a whole, not just the grass itself.
sod
Sod is grass-covered surface soil held together by matted roots.
Example: The landscapers laid down fresh sod to create a new lawn.
Note: Sod specifically refers to the grass and the layer of soil beneath it that is typically cut and transplanted for landscaping purposes.
meadow
A meadow is an open grassy area, often in a natural setting, where grass and wildflowers grow.
Example: The cows grazed peacefully in the lush meadow.
Note: A meadow is a more natural and wild area of grass, often found in rural or natural landscapes.
Grass expressions, common phrases
The grass is always greener on the other side
This phrase means that people tend to think others' situations are better than their own, but in reality, that may not be the case.
Example: She thinks working in a different company would be better, but you know the grass is always greener on the other side.
Note: The phrase 'grass' here is symbolic of a situation or circumstance, not referring to literal grass.
Grassroots movement
A grassroots movement is a movement that starts at a local level, often driven by ordinary people rather than established leaders.
Example: The protest was a grassroots movement, organized by local citizens who wanted change.
Note: In this context, 'grassroots' refers to the common people or ordinary citizens, not actual grass.
Snake in the grass
Refers to someone who is deceitful or treacherous, appearing friendly but actually being harmful.
Example: I thought she was my friend, but she turned out to be a snake in the grass.
Note: The phrase 'grass' here is used metaphorically to represent hiding or blending in, like a snake in tall grass.
Grass ceiling
Similar to 'glass ceiling,' but specifically addressing barriers faced by women in male-dominated fields.
Example: Despite her qualifications, she felt like she couldn't break through the grass ceiling in the male-dominated industry.
Note: The term 'grass ceiling' modifies the concept of a 'ceiling' to focus on gender-related challenges, like grass being a barrier.
Grass is always greener where you water it
Encourages focusing on nurturing and improving one's current situation rather than constantly seeking better options elsewhere.
Example: Instead of looking for a new job, why not work on improving your current one? Remember, the grass is always greener where you water it.
Note: This phrase modifies the original idea of the grass being greener elsewhere by emphasizing the importance of investing in and cultivating what one already has.
Let the grass grow under one's feet
Refers to someone who is active, always busy, and never idle.
Example: She's always on the move, never letting the grass grow under her feet.
Note: The phrase uses 'grass' as a visual metaphor for the idea of staying in one place for too long, letting grass grow beneath one's feet.
Smoke grass
A slang term for smoking marijuana or cannabis.
Example: Some teenagers think it's cool to smoke grass, but it's illegal and harmful to their health.
Note: In this context, 'grass' is a colloquial term for marijuana, unrelated to its literal meaning of plant vegetation.
Grass everyday (slang) expressions
Grass
Refers to the green vegetation that grows on the ground. In slang, 'grass' can also refer to marijuana.
Example: I love the feeling of fresh grass beneath my feet.
Note: In slang, 'grass' has a specific reference to marijuana, whereas the original meaning is about vegetation.
Grassroots
In slang, 'grassroots' refers to the ordinary people in a group or society at a local level, especially when they have influence or power.
Example: The grassroots movement was successful in gathering support for the cause.
Note: The original meaning of 'grassroots' refers to the roots of plants close to the soil, while slang usage refers to ordinary people at a local level.
Grass up
To 'grass up' someone means to inform on or betray someone to the authorities or people in authority.
Example: Don't grass me up to the teacher about skipping class!
Note: The slang term 'grass up' has a negative connotation of betrayal, which is different from the original meaning of 'grass'.
Grasshopper
In slang, 'grasshopper' can refer to a beginner or novice in a particular field, often used in a playful or encouraging way.
Example: I'm still a grasshopper in the world of coding, learning something new every day.
Note: The original meaning of 'grasshopper' is an insect, whereas the slang term is used to refer to a beginner in a field.
Grassy knoll
In slang, 'grassy knoll' refers to a location where something secretive, suspicious, or controversial may have happened.
Example: There's a conspiracy theory that suggests a second shooter was on the grassy knoll.
Note: The original meaning of 'grassy knoll' is a grass-covered mound or hill, while the slang usage implies a place of intrigue or conspiracy.
Grass-fed
In slang, 'grass-fed' refers to livestock that has been fed a diet of grass, which is considered healthier and more natural.
Example: I prefer to buy grass-fed beef for its health benefits.
Note: The original meaning of 'grass-fed' refers to animals that have been fed on grass, while in slang, it denotes a healthier food choice.
Smoke the grass
In slang, 'smoke the grass' is a euphemism for smoking marijuana.
Example: After a long day, I like to relax and smoke the grass.
Note: The slang term 'smoke the grass' specifically refers to smoking marijuana, distinct from the original meaning of 'grass'.
Grass - Examples
The grass is always greener on the other side.
The children were playing on the grass.
The golf course has a beautiful green grass.
Grass grammar
Grass - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: grass
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): grasses, grass
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): grass
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): grassed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): grassing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): grasses
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): grass
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): grass
Syllables, Separation and Stress
grass Contains 1 syllables: grass
Phonetic transcription: ˈgras
grass , ˈgras (The red syllable is stressed)
Grass - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
grass: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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