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Meaning ofgreenin English

green

us//ɡriːn//uk//ɡriːn//

Pluralgreens
Comparative Adjectivegreener
Superlative Adjectivegreenest
Past Tensegreened
Participle Verbgreening
Third Person Singulargreens

Definitions

Adjective
1. having a grass-like color; natural
2. unripe (fruits, etc.); immature
  The bananas were still green and not ready to eat.
3. lacking experience (inexperienced)
  She was a green intern and made many mistakes.
4. environmentally conscious; eco-friendly
  The company adopted a green policy to reduce waste.
5. environmentally focused (movement, etc.)
  The green movement has been gaining momentum worldwide.
6. having a specific color charge
  The walls were painted a beautiful green color.
Noun
1. a member of an environmental party
  The local green candidate focused on sustainability issues.
2. a golf course putting area
  The golfer lined up her putt on the green.
3. a bowling surface; grassy area
  The bowling green was carefully maintained by the grounds staff.
4. color between yellow and blue; natural hue
  The artist mixed blue and yellow paint to create a unique green.
5. color of growing plants and foliage
  The lush green of the forest was a sight to behold.
6. a snooker ball worth 3 points
  The player potted the green ball with ease.
7. public grassy area (in a settlement)
  The town square had a large green where people relaxed.
8. grassy plain or field
  The park had a large green where children played soccer.
9. leaves or branches (for decoration)
  The florist used fresh green to create a beautiful centerpiece.
10. a green-colored substance or pigment
  The painter mixed a vibrant green to color the landscape.
11. a signal light indicating go
  The traffic light turned green, and the cars started moving.
12. a type of drug; cannabis
  The police found a bag of green in the suspect's pocket.
13. money (informal)
  The company needs more green to invest in new projects.

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