Definition

To remove unwanted plants from a garden or field.

Example

I need to weed the garden this weekend to keep it tidy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I spent the whole afternoon in the garden trying to weed the flower beds.

That sounds like hard work! Did you get a lot done?

Yeah, but I still have some more to do before it looks nice again.

Let me know if you need help — I can join you next time to weed together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of plant that is unwanted or grows in places where it is not desired, often in gardens or fields.

Example

The garden was overrun with weeds, making it difficult to see the flowers.

Conversation

I spent all weekend pulling out weeds from my garden.

That sounds like a lot of work! Did you get them all?

Not really, they keep coming back no matter what I do.

Definition

To remove unwanted plants from an area, especially in gardening or farming, or to eliminate unsuitable things or people from a group.

Example

She decided to weed the garden to make room for new flowers.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I spent the whole weekend trying to weed my garden.

That sounds exhausting! Did you manage to get it done?

Not completely, but I did weed out a lot of the dandelions.

Root Explanation

The word 'weed' originates from Old English 'wēod', meaning a plant or herb, especially one that is undesirable or troublesome. It refers to any unwanted plant that grows in gardens or fields.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wēod' as a term for a troublesome plant, which helps you remember that 'weed' refers to unwanted plants.

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