green
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.having the color of grass or leaves.
adj.of a hue between blue and yellow in the spectrum; the color of growing herbage.
Simple“The hills were bright green after the heavy spring rains.”
In context“The artist used a vibrant green pigment to capture the lush canopy of the tropical rainforest.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.supporting the protection of the environment.
adj.relating to or supporting environmentalism or ecological sustainability.
Simple“Many people are switching to green energy to help the planet.”
In context“The corporation faced intense scrutiny over its green credentials after reports of illegal waste disposal surfaced.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.new to a job or activity and lacking experience.
adj.lacking experience, sophistication, or maturity in a specific professional or social context.
Simple“The new manager is a bit green, so he might need some help at first.”
In context“Although the recruits were green, their enthusiasm during the initial training phase impressed the senior officers.”
Antonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.looking or feeling sick, especially like you might vomit.
adj.having a sickly or nauseated appearance, often associated with motion sickness.
Simple“He looked a bit green after the long, bumpy boat ride.”
In context“The passenger turned visibly green as the small aircraft hit a patch of severe turbulence over the mountains.”
- 05 A1 Beginner
n.the color between blue and yellow.
n.the chromatic sensation produced by light of a wavelength between approximately 495 and 570 nanometres.
Simple“She chose a dark green for the walls of her study.”
In context“The subtle variations of green in the landscape painting were achieved through complex layering of glazes.”
- 06 B1 Intermediate
n.green vegetables, especially the leaves that you cook and eat.
n.leafy green vegetables, typically served as a cooked side dish.
Simple“You should eat your greens if you want to stay healthy.”
In context“The chef prepared a side of seasonal greens sautéed with garlic and a hint of lemon zest.”
Synonymsleafy vegetables - 07 B1 Intermediate
n.an area of grass in the middle of a town or village for everyone to use.
n.a common area of grassy land within a village or town, often used for recreation.
Simple“The children were playing football on the village green.”
In context“The annual summer fair is traditionally held on the town green, attracting residents from all the surrounding parishes.”
- 08 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the area of very short grass around the hole on a golf course.
n.the area of closely mown grass surrounding the hole on a golf course fairway.
Simple“He managed to get the ball onto the green in just two shots.”
In context“The golfer carefully studied the slope of the green before attempting the final putt of the tournament.”
Synonymsputting green - 09 C1 Advanced
Usage green light · green economy · green spaces
English surname, a topographic name for someone who either lived near a village green, or was just fond of the colour. This name is also translated from other surnames, such as German Grün and Gruen, Dutch Groen, Irish Ó hUainí (from uaine, see Honan), etc. The Irish surname was also erroneously translated from Ó Fathaidh, Ó Fathaigh, from faithche (“lawn”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.