grit
|grit|
B2
/ɡrɪt/
small particles; courage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grit' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'grytt,' where 'grytt' meant 'coarse meal or grain.'
Historical Evolution
'grytt' changed from Old English word 'grytt' and eventually became the modern English word 'grit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'coarse meal or grain,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'small particles' and 'courage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small, loose particles of stone or sand.
The road was covered in grit after the storm.
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Noun 2
courage and resolve; strength of character.
She showed true grit by completing the marathon.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35