green
//ɡriːn//
Adjective
Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds.
The grass is green in spring.
Covered with grass, trees, or other plants; verdant.
The hills are green in spring.
Concerned with or supporting protection of the environment as a political principle.
She supports green policies to protect the planet.
Inexperienced, naive, or immature.
He's still green and needs more training.
(of fruit or vegetables) Not ripe; unripe.
These bananas are still green.
Antonym
Noun
The color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; the color of grass and leaves.
Green is my favorite color.
A piece of grassy land, especially in a town or village; a common or park.
The children were playing on the village green.
Green vegetables, especially leafy vegetables eaten as food.
Eat your greens—they're good for you.
The putting green on a golf course.
The ball rolled onto the green.
Verb
To make or become green in color.
The leaves greened as spring arrived.
To make more environmentally friendly or sustainable.
The company is working to green its operations.