Green: meaning, definitions and examples

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green

[ ɡriːn ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 verde

🇮🇳 हरा

🇩🇪 grün

🇮🇩 hijau

🇺🇦 зелений

🇵🇱 zielony

🇯🇵 緑 (みどり)

🇫🇷 vert

🇪🇸 verde

🇹🇷 yeşil

🇰🇷 녹색 (녹색)

🇸🇦 أخضر

🇨🇿 zelený

🇸🇰 zelený

🇨🇳 绿色 (lǜsè)

🇸🇮 zelen

🇮🇸 grænn

🇰🇿 жасыл

🇬🇪 მწვანე

🇦🇿 yaşıl

🇲🇽 verde

Word origin

The word 'green' has its origins in the Old English word 'grene', which is akin to the Old High German 'gruoni' and the German 'grün'. 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.