ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Greening

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɹiːnɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Greening is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of green.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of green.

More Meanings

  1. The process of becoming green.
  2. A type of apple that is green when ripe.
  3. Becoming green in colour.
  4. (obsolete) A type of pear.

Example Sentences

the tender greening of April meadows

Word Forms

Synonyms for greening

Depending on context, synonyms include rejuvenation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rejuvenation, greenery, reafforestation, planting, reforestation, landscaping.

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