weaned

CEFRB2

/wˈind/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    No longer dependent on milk or a particular support.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of wean

Examples

  • After she had weaned Lo-ruhamah she became pregnant and gave birth to a son.

  • After the calves are weaned they are moved to the plush river-flats for fattening.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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In context

  • Ziri needs a separate area for his weaned lambs.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The mother gradually reduced milk feeding until the baby was fully blank at one year old.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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