What does “green” mean?
- 1
adjectivehaving the color of grass or leaves
She was wearing a green dress.
- 2
adjectiveconnected with protecting the environment
The city is investing in green energy.
- 3
nounthe color of grass or leaves
Green is my favorite color.
Green at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective & noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ɡrin/ · GREEN
How to use “green” correctly
“Give someone the green light” means give permission to start something.
Common phrases with “green”
- go green
- green light
- green tea
- green with envy
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- greenery
- greenhouse
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