Grated

Pronunciation: /ɡreɪtɪd/

Definitions of grated

verb Grated is the past tense of the verb 'grate', which means to reduce something to small particles by rubbing it against a rough surface.

Example Sentences

A1 I grated some cheese for the pasta.

A2 She grated the carrots for the salad.

B1 The recipe called for grated ginger as one of the ingredients.

B2 The chef grated the lemon zest to add a burst of flavor to the dish.

C1 The professional chef expertly grated the Parmesan cheese with precision.

C2 Using a microplane, he grated the truffle over the risotto for a luxurious touch.

Examples of grated in a Sentence

formal The chef grated some Parmesan cheese to top off the pasta dish.

informal I grated some carrots to add to the salad.

slang She grated on my nerves with her constant complaining.

figurative His harsh words grated against her sensitive nature.

Grammatical Forms of grated

• past tense: grated
• plural: grates
• comparative: more grated
• superlative: most grated
• present tense: grate
• future tense: will grate
• perfect tense: have grated
• continuous tense: is grating
• singular: grate
• positive degree: grated
• infinitive: to grate
• gerund: grating
• participle: grated

Origin and Evolution of grated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'grated' originated from the Latin word 'grātus' meaning 'pleasing' or 'grateful'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'grated' evolved to refer to something that has been reduced to small particles by rubbing it against a rough surface, such as cheese or vegetables.