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wean Definition and Meaning in English (wean definition)

verb
Synonyms:accustom
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Wean definition: To gradually accustom a baby or young animal to food other than its mother's milk.

Definitions of Wean

  1. 1verb

    To gradually accustom a baby or young animal to food other than its mother's milk.

  2. 2verb

    To detach someone gradually from a habit, dependence, or strong attachment.

Example Sentences

“The mother started to wean her baby at six months.”

“It can be difficult to wean yourself off caffeine.”

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past tenseweaned
gerundweaning

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Wean definition: To gradually accustom a baby or young animal to food other than its mother's milk.
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