English

green

ɡɹin, ɡrin, ɡriːn, ɡɹiːn
Meaning: of the color of grass; environmentally friendly; inexperienced
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ɡrin, ɡriːn, ɡɹiːn

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Example sentences

The trees have bright green leaves.
I like the green one least of all.
I like the green one least of all.
The cows were grazing in the green field.
The cows were grazing in the green field.
She watered the green plant on the windowsill every morning.
She watered the green plant on the windowsill every morning.
The traffic signal turned green.
The traffic signal turned green.
The cows are eating green grass.
The cows are eating green grass.
I usually have a fresh green salad for lunch.
I usually have a fresh green salad for lunch.
We found green mold growing on the bread we forgot in the pantry.
We found green mold growing on the bread we forgot in the pantry.
The government offered a subsidy to encourage green energy.
The government offered a subsidy to encourage green energy.
The green frog jumped into the pond.
The green frog jumped into the pond.

Usage Notes

The primary meaning is the color. It is also used to describe things related to nature or environmental protection, and figuratively for people who lack experience.

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