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Grime

Noun 🎵 1 Syllable (g · ri · me)
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🎙️ Record & Test Your Pronunciation!

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📖 Definitions & Word Senses

2 Meanings (Polysemy)
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Primary Meaning (Sense 1)
Thick, stubborn dirt or soot that gets deeply rubbed into your skin or onto a dirty surface.
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Secondary Meaning (Sense 2)
Very stubborn dirt.

🔍 Difference Between Similar Words

Grime vs. Dirt

While Grime and Dirt share similar meanings, 'Grime' is more commonly used in early elementary lessons.

💬 Example Sentences in Stories

"After playing in the mud, Leo had layers of grime on his hands and knees."
"Remember how to spell and use the word 'grime' in your writing."

🤝 Words That Go Together (Collocations)

Common word combinations kids encounter in storybooks:

✨ a big grime ✨ little grime ✨ my grime ✨ see the grime ✨ draw a grime

🎭 Fun Phrases & Idioms

"Grime of the Day"
A featured vocabulary focus to master in speaking and writing.
"Practice makes grime"
Consistent reading and practice creates effortless fluency.

📝 Word Forms & Grammar Tenses

Singular grime
Plural grimes
Singular Possessive grime's
Plural Possessive grimes'

🎯 Quick Vocabulary Quiz

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🎨 Picture of 'Grime'

Grime illustration for kids - Thick, stubborn dirt or soot that gets deeply rubbed into your skin or onto a dirty surface.
Grime: Thick, stubborn dirt or soot that gets deeply rubbed into your skin or onto a dirty surface.
Illustration by Child Pathshala

🔤 Phonics & Word Family

Belongs to: -ime Family

RHYMING WORDS:

🌟 Similar Words (Synonyms)

⚡ Opposite Words (Antonyms)

💡 Grammar & Usage Tips

  • Countable Noun: Can be used with numbers (e.g. *one grime, two grimes*).
  • Indefinite Article: Use 'a' before 'grime'.
  • Grade Alignment: Recommended for foundational reading in Grade-1.

⚠️ Common Spelling & Sound Pitfalls

  • Spelling Check: Sound out each phoneme (onset and coda) carefully when writing this word in spelling tests.

🏛️ Etymology & Word Origin

ORIGIN: Old English & Anglo-Saxon tradition

Preserved through centuries of English storytelling, children's rhymes, and schoolbook readers to describe foundational concepts in daily life.

💡 Fun Kid Trivia!

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🌐 In Other World Languages

Multilingual Learning

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