grated
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made by shredding food into small pieces using a grater, often used for cheese or vegetables.
Example
I added some grated cheese on top of the pasta.
Conversation
I just made a salad with some grated cheese on top.
That sounds delicious! I love when cheese is grated like that.
Yeah, it melts perfectly and adds so much flavor.
Absolutely! I should try that next time I make a salad.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shredded
scraped
grated
Antonyms
whole
intact
unprocessed
verb
Definition
To reduce food into small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or a grater.
Example
She grated the cheese to sprinkle on top of the pasta.
Tense Forms
Past: grated
Past Participle: grated
Conversation
Did you know I grated some cheese for the pasta last night?
Oh nice! Freshly grated cheese makes everything better.
I agree! It was so much tastier than the pre-packaged stuff.
Root Explanation
Grated → It is formed from 'grate' (from Old French *grater*, meaning to scrape or scratch) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The word 'grated' refers to something that has been scraped or shredded into small pieces.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'scraping' ('grate') something to make it finer, which is what 'grated' means.
Visually Confused Words
grafted
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ungrated
rathed
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