# grate, great

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ɡɹeɪt/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### grate
*/ɡɹeɪt/*
A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.

### great
*/ˈɡɹeɪt/*
Taking much space; large.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/great