Weed

Pronunciation: /wid/

Definitions of weed

noun a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants

Example Sentences

A1 I pulled out the weeds from my garden.

A2 She accidentally stepped on a weed while walking in the park.

B1 The farmer used a special tool to remove the weeds from his crop field.

B2 The invasive weed species was causing harm to the local ecosystem.

C1 The botanist identified the weed based on its distinct leaf shape and flower color.

C2 The weed control measures implemented by the government helped protect the native plant species.

Examples of weed in a Sentence

formal The gardeners were tasked with removing all the weeds from the flower beds.

informal I can't believe how fast those weeds are growing in the backyard!

slang Let's go smoke some weed behind the school after class.

figurative Negative thoughts can be like weeds, spreading and taking over if not addressed.

Grammatical Forms of weed

• past tense: weeded
• plural: weeds
• comparative: weedier
• superlative: weediest
• present tense: weed
• future tense: will weed
• perfect tense: have weeded
• continuous tense: weeding
• singular: weed
• positive degree: weed
• infinitive: to weed
• gerund: weeding
• participle: weeded

Origin and Evolution of weed

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'weed' originated from the Old English word 'weod', which referred to any herbaceous plant, especially those considered undesirable or harmful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'weed' has come to specifically refer to plants that grow wild and compete with cultivated plants, often considered a nuisance. The negative connotation associated with weeds has persisted throughout history.