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grate vs get at

get at vs grate

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

grate and get at both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grate Yes No Yes No
get at No No Yes No
As verbs, get at is a hypernym of grate; that is, get at is a word with a broader meaning than grate:
  • grate: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
  • get at: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of grate include annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex.
grate (noun) get at (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
grate (verb) get at (verb)
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
scratch repeatedly reach or gain access to
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface influence by corruption
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
furnish with a grate
Difference between grate and get at

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