What does GREEN mean?

Green

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Definition:

• Adjective: of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; made of green vegetables, herbs, or leaves.
• Noun: a color of the spectrum between blue and yellow; a green pigment or dye; an area of grass, especially in a golf course; an unripe fruit or vegetable.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡrin/
• UK: /ɡriːn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "green" comes from the Old English word "grēne" which means "young, fresh, or living." The use of "green" to describe the color dates back to the early 14th century. The use of "green" to describe plants or vegetation dates back to the 16th century. "Green" is a common color in nature and is often associated with growth, freshness, and the environment.

Synonyms:

• Adjective: verdant, leafy, lush, grassy, emerald, olive, jade, lime, sage
• Noun: grass, lawn, meadow, park, putting green, unripe fruit or vegetable

Related Words:

• Grass
• Plant
• Trees
• Leaves
• Flora

Example Sentences:

• The grass is green after the rain (adjective).
• The living room is painted in a light shade of green (adjective).
• The flag is mostly green with a white stripe (adjective).
• The golfer hit the ball onto the green (noun).
• The green is surrounded by bunkers and water hazards (noun).
• The apple is still green, it needs more time to ripen (noun).