WordHive Learning Dictionary

Green

adjective, noun

Green is the color of grass and many leaves.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Green mean?

Green is the color of grass and many leaves.

Dictionary definition

The color of grass and leaves; also related to plants, nature, or being new at something.

Example sentences

Green in a sentence

easy

The frog sat on a green leaf.

medium

The class planted a green garden beside the school.

hard

Green can describe a color, nature-friendly ideas, or someone who is new and inexperienced.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Green

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does green mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses green correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to green?

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Green

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Sounds like

GREEN

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Green

leaf-coloredThe color of many leaves.
eco-friendlyHelpful or less harmful to nature.
inexperiencedNew at something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

redA different color.
experiencedSkilled from practice.
wastefulUsing resources carelessly.
Synonym practice

Want to practice green synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The garden looked lush after a week of rain," then compare close word choices. Practice green synonyms.

Word family

Green word family

Base word

green

adjective

greener

More green or more nature-friendly.

Related words
Student support

Understand Green

Hint for students

Green is the color of grass and many leaves.

Common mix-up

Green is not the same as red. Green means green is the color of grass and many leaves.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The class planted a green garden beside the school. Clue words: class, planted, garden. Underline clue words that show why green fits instead of red. Now write one new sentence that shows green without using the word green. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show green?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The class planted a green garden beside the school." Why does green fit better than red?