Word: tares
1. Parts of Speech:
Noun
2. Definitions:
- A weed that grows among crops, especially wheat.
- A harmful or undesirable element or person.
3. Pronunciations:
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "tares" originated from Middle English "tare", from Old English "teru", of Germanic origin; related to Dutch "tarwe" and German "Darr".
The word "tares" is commonly used in agriculture to describe a weed that grows among crops, especially wheat. It is also used metaphorically to describe a harmful or undesirable element or person.
5. Synonyms:
- Weed
- Pest
- Nuisance
- Undesirable
6. Related Words:
- Tears
- Stare
- Rates
- Tares
- Tears
7. Example Sentences:
- The farmer had to spend extra time removing the tares from his wheat field.
- The new employee turned out to be a tare, causing trouble for the company.