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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGreener
/ˈɡriː.nər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a greater degree of the color green.
"The fields looked greener after the recent rain." - 2
More environmentally friendly or sustainable.
"The company is committed to greener practices to reduce its carbon footprint."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'greener' is derived from the Old English 'grēne', which means green. The comparative form 'greener' evolved in Middle English, reflecting a shift in usage to denote a greater degree of the color or quality associated with green, often symbolizing freshness or environmental consciousness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Greener" is said worldwide
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plus vert
Transliteration: plyu vɛʁ
"Les champs sont plus verts après la pluie."
grüner
Transliteration: ˈɡryːnɐ
"Die Wiesen sehen nach dem Regen grüner aus."
più verde
Transliteration: pju ˈverde
"I campi sembrano più verdi dopo la pioggia."
más verde
Transliteration: mas ˈβeɾðe
"Los campos se ven más verdes después de la lluvia."
mais verde
Transliteration: maɪs ˈveʁdʒi
"Os campos parecem mais verdes após a chuva."
ज्यादा हरा
Transliteration: zyādā harā
"बारिश के बाद खेत ज्यादा हरे लगते हैं।"
更绿
Transliteration: gèng lǜ
"雨后田野看起来更绿。"
더 푸르다
Transliteration: deo pureuda
"비가 온 후 들판이 더 푸르다."
より緑
Transliteration: yori midori
"雨の後、田んぼはより緑に見える。"
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