Meaning & use
grit
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Firmness of character and courage; also, small, coarse particles of sand or stone.
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It took real grit for her to finish the marathon despite her injury.
Workers spread grit on the icy roads to improve traction.
A note on using this word
In psychology, "grit" specifically refers to sustained passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, popularized by researcher Angela Duckworth.
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2. noun
Small, coarse particles of sand, stone, or similar material.
He brushed the grit off his shoes after the hike.
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