Wheat

Pronunciation: /wiːt/

Definitions of wheat

noun a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat bread made from wheat.

A2 Wheat is a common ingredient in many types of food.

B1 Farmers grow wheat in large fields to produce flour.

B2 The price of wheat has increased due to high demand in the market.

C1 The wheat harvest was bountiful this year, leading to surplus grain.

C2 Researchers are studying new ways to genetically modify wheat for better yields.

Examples of wheat in a Sentence

formal The farmer planted a large field of wheat this year to ensure a good harvest.

informal I love the smell of freshly baked bread made from wheat flour.

slang Let's grab a slice of pizza with extra wheat crust.

figurative His mind was like a fertile field, ready to sow the seeds of knowledge like wheat.

Grammatical Forms of wheat

• past tense: wheated
• plural: wheats
• comparative: wheatier
• superlative: wheatiest
• present tense: wheats
• future tense: will wheat
• perfect tense: have wheated
• continuous tense: is wheatting
• singular: wheat
• positive degree: wheat
• infinitive: to wheat
• gerund: wheating
• participle: wheated

Origin and Evolution of wheat

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wheat' originated from the Old English word 'hwæte' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'hwaitaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wheat' has retained its original meaning referring to the cereal grain, but its usage has expanded to include various related concepts such as wheat flour, wheat products, and wheat farming.