weed
Translation
weed, cannabis, marijuana
Examples
I spent the morning pulling weeds in the garden.
I spent the morning pulling weeds in the garden.
He was arrested for selling weed.
He was arrested for selling cannabis.
Grammar Patterns
a weed an unwanted plant The garden is full of weeds.
weed (uncountable) the drug marijuana He smokes weed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (plant) wild plant, pest; (drug) marijuana, cannabis
Etymology
From Old English 'wēod', meaning herb or grass.
Memory Tips
Remember the two main meanings: an unwanted plant in a garden, and the informal term for marijuana. Context is key.