grainy vs grain

grain vs grainy

grainy is not a noun while grain is a noun.

grainy is an adjective but grain is not an adjective.

grainy is not a verb while grain is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
grainy	No	Yes	No	No
grain	Yes	No	Yes	No

grainy (noun)	grain (noun)
	the direction, texture, or pattern of fibers found in wood or leather or stone or in a woven fabric
	the physical composition of something (especially with respect to the size and shape of the small constituents of a substance)
	the smallest possible unit of anything
	foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
	a relatively small granular particle of a substance
	dry seed-like fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn
	a cereal grass
	1/7000 pound; equals a troy grain or 64.799 milligrams
	1/60 dram; equals an avoirdupois grain or 64.799 milligrams
	a weight unit used for pearls or diamonds: 50 mg or 1/4 carat
	the side of leather from which the hair has been removed

grainy (adjective)	grain (adjective)
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency

grainy (verb)	grain (verb)
	form into grains
	become granular
	thoroughly work in
	paint (a surface) to make it look like stone or wood

Difference between grainy and grain

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