graft
0 antonyms and opposites of graft, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A piece of living tissue, skin, or plant shoot transplanted onto or into another body or plant to grow there.
How to use graft
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French greffe ("stylus"), from Latin graphium, from Ancient Greek grapheion — the shoot was named for its resemblance to a pointed pen.
Full origin of graft →Frequently asked questions
What does “graft” mean?
The word “graft” means a piece of living tissue, skin, or plant shoot transplanted onto or into another body or plant to grow there. In plain terms, depending on context: transplanted tissue or plant matter, corrupt gain from a position of power, or (in British slang) plain hard work.
How do you pronounce “graft”?
“Graft” is pronounced grahft (/ɡɹæft/ in IPA).
How do you use “graft” in a sentence?
Here is “graft” used in a sentence: “The surgeon used a skin graft to help the burn heal.”
What is another word for “graft”?
Words with a similar meaning to “graft” include attach, put together, unite and imp.
What part of speech is “graft”?
Depending on how it is used, “graft” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “graft” come from?
The word “graft” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French greffe ("stylus"), from Latin graphium, from Ancient Greek grapheion — the shoot was named for its resemblance to a pointed pen.
Is “graft” a common word?
“Graft” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “graft” have?
“Graft” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of living tissue, skin, or plant shoot transplanted onto or into another body or plant to grow there.