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green
/ɡriːn/
the color of grass and leaves
The forest was filled with green trees.
The trees in the forest were the color of grass and leaves.
general
having the color of grass or leaves; a color between blue and yellow in the spectrum
She wore a green dress to the party.
The dress she wore was the color of grass or leaves.
The term 'green' can also refer to environmental awareness or inexperience in certain contexts.
informal
environmentally friendly or sustainable
The company promotes green practices.
The company supports environmentally friendly practices.
This usage is common in discussions about sustainability and eco-friendly products.
informal
inexperienced or naive
He was a green recruit in the army.
He was a new and inexperienced soldier in the army.
This usage is often used to describe someone who lacks experience in a particular field.
Collocations
green lightpermission to proceedgreen thumba talent for growing plantsgreen energyenergy produced from renewable sources
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Pro Tip
Color Context
Remember that 'green' can describe both the color and environmental practices.
Idiomatic Usage
Be aware of idiomatic expressions like 'green with envy' to avoid confusion.
Gold Rule
Primary Meaning
The primary meaning of 'green' is the color of grass and leaves.
Word Origin
Old English 'grēne', from Proto-Germanic 'grōniz', meaning 'growing, fresh'. Related to 'grow'.
Usage Notes
The word 'green' can have multiple meanings depending on the context. It is most commonly used to describe the color of grass and leaves, but it can also refer to environmental sustainability or inexperience.
Word Breakdown
gr
possibly related to 'grow'
prefixeen
possibly related to 'fresh'
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