All words
word

Wean

Ween

/ˈwiːn/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

wean

Dictionary meaning

Gradually deprive an infant or young mammal of mother's milk.

Examples

  • I weaned the baby at a year old and introduced solid food.

Synonyms: ablactate

People also look up

Kvetch

kvech

Ameliorate

uh-MEEL-yor-ayt

Juxtapose

JUK-stuh-pohz

Ruminate

ROO-mi-nayt

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “Wean” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction