adj
grated
GRAY-tihd
Grated (adj) means Shredded into small pieces using a grater. Example: “Top the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan.”
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Shredded into small pieces using a grater.
"Top the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan."
How to use grated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes food that's been shredded into small pieces with a grater.
Common pairings
grated cheese
grated carrot
freshly grated
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more grated
- Superlative
- most grated
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Top the pasta with freshly _____ Parmesan.
Rhymes for grated
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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.
