Meaning of the word weaned in English
What does weaned mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
weaned
US /wiːnd/
UK /wiːnd/
Verb
1.
to gradually stop a baby or young animal from feeding on its mother's milk and start feeding it on solid food
Example:
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The puppies were weaned at six weeks old.
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It's time to wean the baby from breastfeeding.
2.
to gradually free someone from an addiction or a habit
Example:
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It's hard to wean yourself off caffeine.
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The doctor helped him wean off the medication slowly.
Adjective
having been gradually freed from dependence on something, especially a mother's milk
Example:
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The baby is now fully weaned and eating solid foods.
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He was weaned from his dependence on painkillers.
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