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The machine can grind coffee beans into powder.
What does Grind mean?
To grind means to crush into small pieces.
Dictionary definition
To crush something into small pieces by rubbing or pressing; also hard, steady work.
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Studying every night felt like a grind, but it helped her improve.
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Grind can describe physical crushing or a long stretch of difficult work.
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What does grind mean?
Grind means to grind means to crush into small pieces.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningGrind means To grind means to crush into small pieces.
ExampleExample: The machine can grind coffee beans into powder.
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To grind means to crush into small pieces.
Common mix-up
Grind is not the same as assemble. Grind means to grind means to crush into small pieces.
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Read this model sentence: Studying every night felt like a grind, but it helped her improve. Clue words: studying, every, night. Underline clue words that show why grind fits instead of assemble. Now write one new sentence that shows grind without using the word grind. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grind?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Studying every night felt like a grind, but it helped her improve." Why does grind fit better than assemble?
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