grit
noun
abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
gritted
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past participleof grit.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof grit.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
gritnounabrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
Example Sentences
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When the Celtics gritted their teeth and put Brown on the table, catastrophe struck: their offer wasn’t enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
"I gritted my teeth on everything," Naumov said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
Not performatively fun, not “I’m smiling through gritted teeth” fun, but genuinely pleasurable, in that way long projects can feel when the rhythm carries you.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025
Bradford Council has gritted the main roads but has still advised people to drive with caution.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025
“That’s good news,” Benji said through gritted teeth.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
