英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
"The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service."
A place where someone is buried; also used to describe something serious or solemn.
"He visited his grandfather's grave every year."
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
"The driveway was covered with gravel."
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
"The gravestone had her name carved beautifully."
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
"The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century."
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
"The judge spoke with great gravitas."
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
"The sky turned gray before the storm."
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
"The cows graze in the meadow every morning."
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
"Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow."
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
"She gave a great performance at the concert."
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
"The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world."
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
"He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time."
to a large extent or degree; very much
"She was greatly admired by her students."
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
"His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions."
relating to Greece, its people, or its language
"We enjoyed delicious Greek food at the restaurant."
Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; inexperienced or naive.
"The garden is full of green plants."
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
"She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat."
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
"We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach."
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
"Green energy reduces environmental harm."
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
"Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews."
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
"Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine."
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
"The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter."
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
"The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures."
Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage
"Eating greens is important for good health."
to say hello or welcome someone politely
"She greeted the guests with a warm smile."
Fond of company; sociable.
"She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people."
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
"The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment."
having a color between black and white
"The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming."
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
"The greyhound won the race at the dog track."
a network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles
"The map is overlaid on a grid to help identify locations."
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
"She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle."
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
"A major accident led to gridlock in the city center."
Deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
"She was overcome with grief after her father's passing."
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
"The workers voiced their grievances to the management."
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
"She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend."
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
"The accident was a grievous blow to the community."
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
"The future looked grim after the disaster."
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
"He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit."
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
"She grinned happily at the good news."
to break something into small pieces or powder by pressing or crushing it
"She grinds the coffee beans every morning for fresh coffee."
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
"The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone."
to hold something tightly or firmly
"He gripped the steering wheel tightly."
to complain about something in an annoying way
"He is always griping about the weather."
causing horror or disgust
"The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site."
Courage and resolve; strength of character; passion and perseverance.
"Grit is necessary to achieve success."
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
"The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store."
A store that sells food and household supplies.
"She went to the grocery to buy vegetables."
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
"She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk."
