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get at vs grate

grate vs get at

get at is not a noun while grate is a noun.

get at and grate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
get at No No Yes No
grate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, grate is a hyponym of get at; that is, grate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than get at:
  • get at: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • grate: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
get at (noun) grate (noun)
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something
get at (verb) grate (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
reach or gain access to scratch repeatedly
influence by corruption reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
furnish with a grate
Difference between get at and grate

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