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The grinning child held up the winning ticket.
What does Grinning mean?
Grinning means smiling with a big smile.
Dictionary definition
Smiling widely, often because of happiness, amusement, or excitement.
Example sentences
Grinning in a sentence
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He was grinning after hearing the funny story.
hard
Grinning often suggests a smile that is wide enough for others to notice.
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Practice 1
What does grinning mean?
Grinning means grinning means smiling with a big smile.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses grinning correctly?
This sentence fits the meaning of grinning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to grinning?
smiling is the closest match for this meaning of grinning.
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Grinning
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grin · ing · strongest beat: grin
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WordGrinning.
Partverb, adjective.
MeaningGrinning means smiling with a big smile.
ExampleExample: The grinning child held up the winning ticket.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- grin · ing
- Strongest beat
- grin
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on grin.
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Synonyms
Words like Grinning
smilingShowing happiness with the face.
beamingSmiling brightly.
glowingShowing visible happiness or pride.
Antonyms
Opposite words
frowningShowing unhappiness.
scowlingShowing anger.
Synonym practice
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Word family
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Hint for students
Grinning means smiling with a big smile.
Common mix-up
Grinning is not the same as frowning. Grinning means grinning means smiling with a big smile.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: He was grinning after hearing the funny story. Clue words: hearing, funny, story. Underline clue words that show why grinning fits instead of frowning. Now write one new sentence that shows grinning without using the word grinning. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grinning?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "He was grinning after hearing the funny story." Why does grinning fit better than frowning?
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