garner
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈɡɑːrnər//
KK: /ˈɡɑrnər/
noun
Definition
A place where grain is stored or a collection of items gathered together.
Example
The farmer built a new garner to store the harvested wheat.
Conversation
Did you see the garner of awards they won last night?
Yes! It was impressive to see so many achievements recognized.
I know, right? It's amazing how much they have managed to garner over the years.
Absolutely! Their hard work really paid off.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
storehouse
repository
collection
Antonyms
dispersal
loss
depletion
transitive verb
Definition
To collect or gather something, especially information or resources, often for a specific purpose.
Example
She worked hard to garner support for her project.
Tense Forms
Past: garnered
Past Participle: garnered
Conversation
I heard you managed to garner some support for your project.
Yeah, it took a lot of effort, but it was worth it.
That’s great! How did you garner so much interest so quickly?
Root Explanation
Garner → The word originates from Old French *gerner* (meaning to store or gather) and is related to the Latin *granarium* (meaning a storehouse for grain). It refers to the act of gathering or storing something, particularly grain or resources.
Memory Tip
Think of gathering or storing things in a 'storehouse' — that's why 'garner' means to collect or accumulate.
Visually Confused Words
guarneri
gardener
yarner
warner
garter
ganner
ganger
gander