Synonyms for

Weed

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

Definition

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and competing with cultivated plants

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

unwanted vegetation invasive species noxious plant

Informal

scrub pest nuisance

Literary

bane scourge

Antonyms

crop flower garden plant ornamental cultivar desirable plant

Common collocations

  • pull weeds
  • weed killer
  • remove weeds
  • weed out
  • garden weeds
  • wild weed
  • control weeds
  • get rid of weeds

Word family

noun weed
verb weed

Usage note

While 'weed' can refer to any unwanted plant, it is most commonly used in the context of gardens and agriculture. As a verb, it means to remove unwanted plants.

Example sentences

  1. I pulled the weed out of the garden.
  2. The weed was taller than the flowers.
  3. The farmer needed to remove the weed from the field.
  4. Weeds can grow quickly in the summer.
  5. I don't like the smell of weed.

Quotes

  • Weeds are nature's graffiti. - Proverb
  • The difference between a flower and a weed is a judgement. - Unknown
  • A weed is but an unloved flower. - Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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