green

//ɡriːn//
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Visual representation of green

Adjective

greenerComparative
greenestSuperlative
1

Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds.

The grass is green in spring.

2

Covered with grass, trees, or other plants; verdant.

The hills are green in spring.

3

Concerned with or supporting protection of the environment as a political principle.

She supports green policies to protect the planet.

4

Inexperienced, naive, or immature.

He's still green and needs more training.

5

(of fruit or vegetables) Not ripe; unripe.

These bananas are still green.

Noun

greensPlural
1

The color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; the color of grass and leaves.

Green is my favorite color.

2

A piece of grassy land, especially in a town or village; a common or park.

The children were playing on the village green.

3

Green vegetables, especially leafy vegetables eaten as food.

Eat your greens—they're good for you.

4

The putting green on a golf course.

The ball rolled onto the green.

Verb

1

To make or become green in color.

The leaves greened as spring arrived.

2

To make more environmentally friendly or sustainable.

The company is working to green its operations.

green - Deep Vocabulary