Meaning
To make a short, low sound in your throat, often when you work hard or are not pleased.
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Word origin
From Old English grunnettan, a word made to copy the sound itself.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- grunnettan
Grammar
Examples
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A grunt is the low sound of hard work.
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Animals grunt too, not only people.
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Here the grunt shows she did not want to talk.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 11: grunt, ship, allow and 7 more words.