Word 'grass' in Other Languages
- grass in Assamese অসমীয়া
- grass in Bengali বাংলা
- grass in Bodo बड़ो
- grass in Dogri डोगरी
- grass in English
- grass in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- grass in Hindi हिन्दी
- grass in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- grass in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- grass in Konkani कोंकणी
- grass in Maithili মৈথিলী
- grass in Malayalam മലയാളം
- grass in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- grass in Marathi मराठी
- grass in Nepali नेपाली
- grass in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- grass in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- grass in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- grass in Santali
- grass in Sindhi سنڌي
- grass in Tamil தமிழ்
- grass in Telugu తెలుగు
- grass in Urdu اُردُو
Grass
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb (Slang)
Pronunciation
/ɡræs/ (US), /ɡrɑːs/ (UK)
Definitions
- (Noun) A common green plant with narrow leaves that grows in fields, lawns, and meadows.
- (Noun) A slang term for marijuana.
- (Noun, British Slang) An informant or someone who betrays another.
- (Verb, British Slang) To inform on someone to authorities.
Usage Examples
- The children played on the lush green grass in the park.
- He was caught with some grass and fined by the police.
- The gang considered him a traitor because he grassed on them.
Etymology
Derived from Old English græs meaning "herb, plant, or grass." The slang term for marijuana emerged in the 20th century, while the British slang for an informant likely originated from the phrase "snake in the grass."
Synonyms
- (For plant) Turf, Lawn, Sod, Meadow
- (For marijuana) Weed, Cannabis, Pot
- (For informant) Snitch, Rat, Betrayer
Antonyms
- (For plant) Barren land, Desert
- (For informant) Loyalist, Ally
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Hierba / Césped | ˈʝeɾβa / ˈsespeð |
| French | Herbe / Gazon | ɛʁb / ɡa.zɔ̃ |
| German | Gras | ɡʁaːs |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 草 (Cǎo) | tsʰɑʊ̯ |
| Hindi | घास (Ghaas) | ɡʱaːs |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, "grass" is pronounced with a short 'a' (/ɡræs/), whereas in British English, it is often pronounced with a longer 'a' (/ɡrɑːs/).
Historical Usage
Grass has been symbolically important in many cultures, representing fertility, renewal, and nature. In literature, grass often serves as a metaphor for life’s cycles.
Cultural Nuances
In British slang, "grass" refers to an informant, which carries a negative connotation. In some cultures, grass is sacred and used in religious ceremonies.
More Information
Grass is one of the most widespread plant types, essential in ecosystems for grazing animals and erosion prevention. The cultural references to "grass" vary widely, from poetry to sports (e.g., grass courts in tennis) and environmental conservation.