Definition

The process of removing unwanted plants from a garden or field.

Example

We spent the afternoon weeding the flower beds to help them grow better.

Conversation

Hey, have you done any weeding in your garden lately?

Not yet, but I really need to get to it this weekend.

Yeah, I find that weeding can be so relaxing sometimes.

I agree! It's nice to see the garden looking clean afterwards.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action of removing unwanted plants from a garden or field.

Example

She spent the afternoon weeding the flower beds to help them grow better.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, have you started weeding your garden yet?

Not yet, but I really need to get on it this weekend.

I can help you with weeding if you want.

Root Explanation

Weeding comes from the verb 'weed' (from Old English 'wēod', meaning a plant or herb, especially one that is undesirable) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The term 'weeding' refers to the process of removing unwanted plants from a garden or field.

Memory Tip

Think of 'weeds' as unwanted plants that need to be removed, and the '-ing' shows that it's the action of doing so. This helps you remember that 'weeding' means the act of taking out those unwanted plants.

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