green
Adjective · English
Meaning 1
of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum
(color)
Example
The grass in the park is very green during the spring.
Meaning 2
concerned with or supporting environmental protection
(environmentally friendly)
Example
Our company is adopting more green policies to reduce our carbon footprint.
Meaning 3
lacking experience or training
(inexperienced)
Example
The new recruit is a bit green, but he learns very quickly.
Synonyms
verdant, eco-friendly, inexperienced, raw, fresh
Grammar
- comparative
- greener
- superlative
- greenest