Green: meaning, definitions and examples

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green

 

[ ษกriหn ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000 Color
Context #1 | Adjective

color

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

Synonyms

emerald, jade, verdant

Examples of usage

  • The grass is green in the park.
  • She wore a beautiful green dress.
  • The leaves turn green in the spring.
Context #2 | Noun

environment

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

Synonyms

ecological, environmentally friendly

Examples of usage

  • She is a strong advocate for green policies.
  • The company is committed to going green by reducing waste.
Context #3 | Noun

money

paper currency.

Synonyms

cash, dough

Examples of usage

  • He makes a lot of green in his business.
  • She handed over a wad of green to pay for the tickets.

Translations

Translations of the word "green" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น verde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hijau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะตะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zielony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ท‘ (ใฟใฉใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vert

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ verde

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeลŸil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…น์ƒ‰ (๋…น์ƒ‰)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุถุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zelenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zelenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปฟ่‰ฒ (lวœsรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zelen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรฆnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ verde

Etymology

The word 'green' has its origins in the Old English word 'grene', which is akin to the Old High German 'gruoni' and the German 'grรผn'. The color green has long been associated with nature, growth and freshness. In various cultures, green is also connected to luck, prosperity and fertility. In the modern context, 'green' is often used to describe environmental consciousness and sustainability.

See also: evergreen, greenback, greenbacks, greenery, greenhorn, greenhouse, greenness, greens, greenstone, greensward.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,183, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.