# grande vs grate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### grande
*adjective · IPA /ˈɡɹɑndeɪ/ · frequency rank #7,454*
Of a cup of coffee: smaller than venti but larger than tall, usually 16 ounces (~ 455 ml).

### grate
*noun · IPA /ɡɹeɪt/ · frequency rank #23,284*
A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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