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Green

Verb / gri:n / Another word for green — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Green is a color that is a mixture of blue and yellow. It is the color of grass and leaves.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

verdant viridescent emerald

Informal

eco-friendly natural plant-based

Literary

sylvan leafy emerald

Antonyms

red brown orange yellow ripe dried

Common collocations

  • green light
  • green thumb
  • green energy
  • green belt
  • green card
  • green room
  • green tea
  • green growth

Word family

noun greenness
verb green
adjective green
adverb greenly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'green' can refer to the color, environmental friendliness, or immaturity. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The grass is green.
  2. The leaves on the trees are green.
  3. Green is my favorite color.
  4. The frog is green and slimy.
  5. The apple is green and crunchy.

Quotes

  • Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises. - Pedro Calderon de la Barca
  • Green is the color of nature and tranquility. - Anonymous
  • Green is a restful color, with some of the same calming attributes of blue. - Anonymous

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