Wean

Synonyms of wean

• separate
• detach
• withdraw

Antonyms of wean

• nurse
• suckle
• breastfeed

Collocations of wean

wean off

Frequency: 80 %

She decided to wean off caffeine slowly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

wean from

Frequency: 70 %

It's important to wean a baby from breastfeeding gradually.

wean onto

Frequency: 60 %

The doctor recommended weaning the patient onto a different medication.

wean away

Frequency: 45 %

It's hard to wean children away from sugary snacks.

Idiomatic Expressions for wean

• Phrase: wean someone on something
  Meaning: Introduce someone gradually to something
  Usage: The teacher weaned the students on complex mathematical concepts by starting with simple examples.