Definition

To select and remove certain items or individuals from a group, often to improve the quality of the remaining members.

Example

The farmer decided to cull the weaker animals from the herd to ensure better health for the rest.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you need to cull some plants in your garden.

Yeah, they grew too big and crowded each other out.

That makes sense! Which ones are you going to cull?

I think I’ll remove the weaker ones to let the stronger ones thrive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cull → The word 'cull' originates from the Old French 'culer', meaning to pick or to select. It refers to the act of selecting or removing something from a group, often used in the context of animals or plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'selecting' or 'picking' from a group — that's what cull means.

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