IPA: /ɡriːn/
KK: /grin/
Having the color of grass or leaves; also refers to being environmentally friendly or new.
The green leaves on the trees signal the arrival of spring.
Comparative: greener
Superlative: greenest
A grassy area in a town or city that is used for public activities, or the color associated with nature and plants.
The children played on the green in the middle of the park.
To make something green or to change its color to green.
She decided to green the garden by planting more trees and grass.
Past: greened
Past Participle: greened
The word 'green' originates from Old English 'grene', meaning the color of growing grass or foliage. It is related to the Proto-Germanic '*grōni', which also refers to the color green, and is connected to the idea of growth and freshness.
Think of the Old English word 'grene' that describes the color of fresh grass and leaves, helping you remember that 'green' represents the color of nature and growth.