grit

Meanings

• Noun

  Courage and resolve; toughness. The ability to persevere and endure, especially in the face of difficulty or adversity.

  - "Her grit helped her finish the marathon despite the injury."
  - "He showed great grit in the face of adversity."
  - "She had the grit to pursue her dreams despite the odds."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡɹɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grit
bit , sit , mit , fit , quit

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Homophones

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1. Grit (American English) : Small, rough, inedible granules of sand, gravel, or other mineral substances
   

2. Grit (British English) : A coarse, gravelly surface
   

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Variants

List of all variants of grit that leads to same result
grit , grits , gritted , gritting , grit her teeth , grit his teeth , grit one's teeth , grit their teeth

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Forms

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grittier, grittiest

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Etymology

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From Middle English ‘greet’, meaning ‘to strong, to endure’. Related to Old Norse ‘grithr’, meaning ‘strength, courage’.

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Trivia

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1. Grit was named the 'Word of the Year' by Merriam-Webster in 2013.

2. The term 'grit' was popularized in psychology by psychologist Angela Duckworth.

3. Research has shown that grit is a stronger predictor of success than intelligence or talent.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perseverance: The ability to continue working on a goal despite setbacks or difficulties.

2. Resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficult experiences.

3. Determination: The quality of being firm or unyielding in a conviction or a course of action.

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Culture

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Grit is a highly valued trait in many cultures, particularly in Western societies. It is often associated with perseverance, determination, and resilience. In literature, grit is a common theme in stories of overcoming adversity, such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway.

How to Memorize "grit"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person facing a difficult challenge, such as climbing a mountain. Visualize their determination and resolve as they continue to push forward despite setbacks and obstacles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grit' with images of strength, determination, and perseverance. Think of people you know who have shown great grit in their lives.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Grit: Get Ready to Inspire Tenacity'.

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