Synonyms for
Greene
Definition
Greene is a surname that means 'one who lived by the village green'.
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Common collocations
- green with envy
- green around the gills
- green thumb
- green light
- green energy
- green belt
- green card
- green shoots
Word family
Usage note
While 'greene' can be used as an archaic spelling of 'green', it is now primarily recognized as a surname. When referring to the color or immaturity, the standard spelling 'green' should be used.
Example sentences
- The Greene family had a picnic on the village green.
- John Greene was a famous explorer.
- The trees on the green turned a beautiful shade of green in the spring.
- The town council planted more trees to make the green even greener.
- Mrs. Greene baked a green cake for St. Patrick's Day.
Quotes
'I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.' - Martha Washington
'I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass.' - Maya Angelou
'The best way to predict your future is to create it.' - Abraham Lincoln