adj

grated

GRAY-tihd

Grated (adj) means Shredded into small pieces using a grater. Example: “Top the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan.”

adj

Shredded into small pieces using a grater.

"Top the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan."

How to use grated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes food that's been shredded into small pieces with a grater.

Common pairings

grated cheese grated carrot freshly grated

Word forms

more grated comparative, most grated superlative

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Rhymes for grated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grated” mean?

The word “grated” means shredded into small pieces using a grater. In plain terms, describes food that's been shredded into small pieces with a grater.

How do you pronounce “grated”?

“Grated” is pronounced GRAY-tihd ([ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪd] in IPA).

How do you use “grated” in a sentence?

Here is “grated” used in a sentence: “Top the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan.”

What part of speech is “grated”?

“Grated” is an adjective.