Meaning of the word ween in English
What does ween mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ween
US /wiːn/
UK /wiːn/
Verb
1.
to accustom (an infant or other young mammal) to food other than its mother's milk
Example:
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The mother cat began to ween her kittens from nursing.
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It's time to ween the baby off the bottle.
2.
to cause (someone) to give up a habit, practice, or addiction
Example:
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He's trying to ween himself off caffeine.
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The doctor helped her to gradually ween off the medication.