What's the Difference Between 'Grinded' and 'Ground'?
In this blog post we look at when to use grinded and when to use ground.
'Grinded' or 'Ground'?
"Grinded" is a common misspelling of the past participle "ground" and it is not a word that is commonly used in the English language.
It is not used in any standard dictionary, and it is not found in any formal writing. The word "ground" is the correct form and it is the word that should be used in all cases.
"Ground" is the past participle of the verb "grind," which means to reduce something to small particles by crushing or rubbing it. This can be applied to a variety of materials such as coffee beans, spices, nuts, seeds, and many other things.
The resulting powder or fine particles can also be referred to as "ground" and can be used for various purposes, for example, coffee grounds, ground spices, and ground flour.
Here are some example sentences of the word “ground”:
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The coffee beans were ground just before brewing to ensure maximum freshness. (past participle used as verb describing the action taken to the coffee beans)
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The spices were ground in a mortar and pestle to release their full flavor. (past participle used as verb describing the action taken to the spices)
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The pencil lead had been ground down to a fine point. (past participle used as verb describing the action taken to the pencil lead)
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The nuts were ground into a fine powder for use in baking. (past participle used as verb describing the action taken to the nuts)
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The gears had been ground down from years of wear and needed to be replaced. (past participle used as verb describing the state of the gears)
Examples of Ground in a Sentence
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"I ground the coffee beans to make a fresh cup of coffee."
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"The meat needs to be ground before it can be made into burgers."
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"I added ground cinnamon to the oatmeal for some extra flavor."
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"The wheat is ground into flour to make bread."
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"I ground the nuts to make a crust for the pie."
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"The pepper mill grinds the peppercorns into ground pepper."
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"The spice grinder can be used to grind various spices into ground form."
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"Ground beef is a common ingredient in many types of cuisine."
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"I like to add ground ginger to my stir-fry for some extra heat."
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"The trail is rocky and uneven, it's not easy to navigate on foot, it's very hard ground."
