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grate vs get to

get to vs grate

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

grate and get to both are verbs.

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

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