green
Translation
green, environmentally friendly, inexperienced, unripe
Examples
The grass is very green.
The grass is very green.
We should use green energy.
We should use green energy.
He is still green at this job.
He is still green at this job.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describing a color The grass is green.
((noun)) describing environmental friendliness We use green energy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verdant, leafy; Antonyms: red, experienced
Etymology
From Old English 'grēne', related to the verb 'to grow'.
Memory Tips
Think of green grass and how it 'grows'. Both words share the 'gr-' root.