Synonyms of grains

grains

noun

plural of grain

1

as in specks

a very small piece

just give me a grain of information about what to expect on the program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specks
• particles
• flecks
• bits
• scraps
• molecules
• patches
• granules
• atoms
• mouthfuls
• crumbs
• snippets
• slivers
• motes
• fragments
• licks
• bites
• nuggets
• morsels
• scruples
• fractions
• nubbins
• drops
• flyspecks
• dribbles
• traces
• snips
• ounces
• parts
• portions
• shards
• dashes
• sections
• flakes
• pinches
• whispers
• minims
• streaks
• tastes
• mites
• nutshells
• tittles
• nibbles
• touches
• shreds
• chips
• splinters
• strains
• driblets
• halfpence
• spots
• clippings
• suspicions
• shavings
• kennings
• iotas
• tidbits
• smidgens
• dabs
• haets
• whits
• parings
• smatters
• aces
• ha'pennies
• shivers
• modicums
• jots
• smithereens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slabs
• chunks
• lumps
• quantities
• bushels
• masses
• barrels
• loads
• mountains
• volumes
• piles
• hunks
• buckets
• gobs
• pots
• stacks
• abundances
• heaps
• rafts
• deals
• pecks
• wads
• profusions
• scads
• wealths

2

as in temperaments

one's characteristic attitude or mood

cheating, even on my income taxes, goes against my grain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• temperaments
• tempers
• dispositions
• attitudes
• spirits
• minds
• natures
• hearts
• feelings
• habits
• personalities
• outlooks
• emotions
• modes
• frames
• viewpoints
• angles
• opinions
• tones
• perspectives
• notions
• veins
• beliefs
• sentiments
• passions
• inclinations
• strains
• humors
• sensitivities
• views
• identities
• standpoints
• convictions
• cheers
• expressions
• characters
• judgments
• persuasions
• mettles
• slants
• mind-sets
• sensibilities
• setups
• individualities
• self-identities
• selfhoods
• makeups

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grains

This internal pressure eventually forces the microstructure to recrystallize on its own, spawning fresh, dramatically finer grains from within. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Its factories receive small grains of refined metal from recyclers in Europe and Asia, sourced from items ranging from medical equipment to old cutlery, said Pandora’s chief sustainability officer Mads Twomey-Madsen. — Aniruddha Ghosal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

How Long Bird Seed Lasts Most bird seed lasts six to 12 months when stored properly, with high-oil food types generally spoiling faster than grains like corn, milo, millet, or oats. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

The even mixing of the isotopes suggests that it was formed from fine dust grains rather than clumpy, coarser material. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Morton kosher salt is also very common in home kitchens, but has denser grains than Diamond Crystal. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026

The best bullets for deer are those weighing 90 grains or more. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026

Refined grains like white bread have been stripped of their nutrients and don’t provide much fiber. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026

Old-school details like push-button light switches, vintage mirrors, and retro board games are spread throughout the property, where midcentury modern design elements like natural wood grains, marble, and tile prevail. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2026