weed Definition and Meaning in English (weed definition)

noun

Synonyms:unwanted plantwild plant

Quick Answer • Definition

Weed definition: An unwanted plant growing in competition with cultivated plants for resources.

Definitions of Weed

1noun
An unwanted plant growing in competition with cultivated plants for resources.
2verb
To remove unwanted plants from a garden or field.
3noun(informal)
Cannabis, especially in the form smoked for its psychoactive effects.

casual

“The garden was overgrown with weeds after weeks of neglect.”

casual

“We need to weed the vegetable patch before the plants get too big.”

casual

“Some people use weed for medicinal purposes, though it's illegal in many places.”

unwanted plantwild plant

cropcultivated plant

past tenseweeded

present participleweeding

agent nounweeder

weed outphrasal_verb

To remove or eliminate undesirable elements from a group or collection.

What is the meaning of Weed in English?▼

Weed definition: An unwanted plant growing in competition with cultivated plants for resources.

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'Weed' translates to 'weed' in English. Weed definition: An unwanted plant growing in competition with cultivated plants for resources.

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