Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
"She spends hours grooming her dog every week."
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
"The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove."
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
"He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine."
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
"The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children."
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
"Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall."
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
"He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee."
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
"The children played on the ground near the house."
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
"The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff."
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
"The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building."
Innovative and pioneering; introducing new ideas or methods that change conventional approaches.
"The company introduced a groundbreaking technology."
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
"Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience."
without foundation or justification; baseless
"His accusations against her were completely groundless."
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
"The students formed a study group."
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
"He always grouses about the long hours at work."
A small group of trees growing close together.
"They walked through the orange grove."
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
"He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment."
to increase in size, number, or strength over time
"Children grow very quickly in their early years."
continuously increasing or developing
"There is a growing demand for renewable energy."
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
"The dog growled at the stranger."
the process of increasing in size, number, or importance
"The company has shown remarkable growth in the last year."
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
"She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago."
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
"She gave him a grudging smile after the argument."
A thin liquid food made by boiling cereal (like oats) in water or milk.
"The poor children were given a bowl of gruel each morning."
Extremely tiring and demanding.
"The athletes faced a grueling training session."
Causing horror or disgust.
"The police discovered a gruesome crime scene."
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
"Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted."
to complain quietly or in a low voice
"She often grumbles about the traffic."
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
"He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well."
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
"He grunted as he lifted the heavy box."
a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product
"The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty."
to protect or keep safe from harm or danger
"The soldier stood to guard the entrance."
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
"He gave a guarded reply to the journalist."
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
"After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her."
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
"I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden."
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
"He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening."
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
"The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions."
to form an opinion or give an answer without certainty
"Can you guess the answer to this riddle?"
a person invited to visit or stay in someone's home or attend an event
"We welcomed our guest with a warm smile."
a loud and boisterous laugh
"The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke."
help or advice that is given to someone about what to do
"She sought her teacher’s guidance before making a decision."
to lead, direct, or show the way; a person who shows others the way
"The teacher will guide the students through the project."
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
"The company issued new guidelines for employee safety."
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
"Guidelines for AI usage are essential."
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
"He used guile to win the negotiation."
Innocent and without deceit
"Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart."
A feeling of responsibility or remorse for an offense or wrongdoing
"She felt deep guilt after lying to her friend."
responsible for a crime or wrongdoing; feeling shame or regret
"He felt guilty after lying to his friend."
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
"The antique coin was worth one guinea."
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
"He approached in the guise of a friend."
