grit
//ɡrɪt//
Noun
gritSingular
gritsPlural
1
Small, loose particles of stone or sand.
I felt grit in my shoes after walking on the beach.
Noun
gritSingular
gritsPlural
1
Courage, resolve, and strength of character; perseverance in the face of difficulty.
She showed true grit by finishing the marathon despite her injury.
Antonym
Verb
gritInfinitive
gritPresent tense
grittedPast tense
grittedPast participle
grittingPresent participle
gritsThird-person singular
1
To clench or grind the teeth together, typically in determination or anger.
She gritted her teeth and pushed through the pain.