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Meaning of greener

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

greener

Pronunciation:

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having green as its color.

    Example: The former flag of Libya is fully green.

  2. (of people) Sickly, unwell.

    Example: Sally looks pretty green — is she going to be sick?

  3. Unripe, said of certain fruits that change color when they ripen.

  4. (of people) Inexperienced.

    Example: John's kind of green, so take it easy on him this first week.

noun

Definitions

  1. A newcomer; a recent immigrant.

  2. A person with a passion for protecting the natural environment; an ecological activist.

  3. Agent noun of green; someone or something which greens.