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Wean

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

Definition

To gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start giving it other food instead.

Synonyms & similar words

ablactate detoxify withdraw separate disengage remove unfasten unhook unlatch unstrap unclasp disconnect disentangle disjoin untangle unwind unravel loosen free liberate release

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Example sentences

  1. It's time to wean the puppies off their mother's milk.
  2. I'm trying to wean myself off of soda.
  3. She's been weaning her baby for a few weeks now.
  4. It's important to wean a baby gradually.
  5. They had to wean the calf from its mother so it could be sold.

Quotes

  • “You can't wean a child unless he wants to be weaned.” - Catherine Pulsifer
  • “You cannot wean a child from his own natural curiosity.” - Arthur C. Clarke
  • “It's hard to wean a person from the addiction of popularity.” - M.F. Moonzajer

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