Grained and Ground

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Grained adjective - Made up of large particles.

Usage example: the sugar in some countries has a much more grained consistency than what we're used to in the U.S.

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Ground is an antonym for grained.

Nearby Words: grain, grainy, graining

Ground adjective - Having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something.

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Grained is an antonym for ground.

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