What does WEEDS mean?

Word: Weeds 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. Wild plants that grow where they are not wanted and compete with cultivated plants.

2. Any plant that grows wild and profusely, especially one that grows among cultivated plants, depriving them of space, food, and light.

3. A plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing where it is not wanted, as in a garden.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /widz/

UK: /wiːdz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "weeds" originated from the Old English word "wēod" which means herb, grass, weed, or sprout. The word has been used since the 14th century to describe plants that grow where they are not wanted. Weeds are a common problem for gardeners and farmers as they compete with cultivated plants for nutrients and space. However, some weeds have medicinal or nutritional value and are used in traditional medicine or as food.

5. Synonyms:

Wild plants, unwanted plants, invasive plants, noxious weeds, pest plants, undesirable plants, unattractive plants, troublesome plants.

6. Related Words:

Brier, brush, grass, herbs, thorn, thyme.

7. Example Sentences:

1. "The garden was overrun with weeds, making it difficult to grow any vegetables."

2. "The farmer spent hours pulling out the weeds from his crops."

3. "The weeds in the park were so tall that they obscured the view of the lake."