grind away

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Verb grind away has 1 sense

cram, grind away, drum, bone up, swot, get up, mug up, swot up, bone - study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam"
--₁ is one way to study, hit the books
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Term: grind away

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To work or study intensely and persistently for a long period of time.

Sample Sentence: She grinds away at her studies every night to achieve excellent grades.

Sense 2: To continue with a task or activity that is tedious or boring.

Sample Sentence: Despite the monotony, he grinds away at his job to support his family.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A prolonged or monotonous effort.

Sample Sentence: The success of any business requires the grind away of the employees.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Describing the manner in which someone works or studies persistently.

Sample Sentence: He always approaches his tasks grind away, giving his best effort.

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