Beginner ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #545 of 1319

rice (n.)

small white grains eaten cooked

Examples

  • We eat rice daily.

Key rules

  • Rice is uncountable in general: some rice, a bowl of rice
  • Count with a bowl, grain or portion

Common mistakes

  • a rice โ†’ a bowl of rice
  • rices โ†’ some rice

Use cases

  • Ordering meals
  • Cooking at home
  • Shopping lists
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Brown and white rice are common types.

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