wean

Meanings

• Verb

  To bring a child or an animal away from breast or bottle feeding and begin to give solid food.

  - "Parents usually wean their babies between the ages of 12 and 24 months."
  - "The kitten was weaned from its mother's milk."

• Verb

  Gradually reduce or stop the use of a habit or dependency.

  - "Smokers often find it difficult to wean themselves off cigarettes."
  - "After years of relying on caffeine, she finally weaned herself from coffee."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wean
bean , glean , mean , seem

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Variants

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wean , weaned , weaning , weans , wean from , wean from/off , wean off , weaned from/off , weaning from/off , weans from/off , wean on , weaned on , weaning on , weans on

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Etymology

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Old English wēanan ‘to wean,’ from wean ‘child.’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wean' comes from the Old English word 'wēanan,' which means 'to wean.'

2. The process of weaning a child can take anywhere from a few days to several months, depending on the child's age and temperament.

3. In some cultures, weaning ceremonies are held to celebrate a child's transition to solid food.

4. Weaning oneself from a substance or behavior can be a challenging process, but the rewards of improved health and increased independence are often worth the effort.

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Related Concepts

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1. Child weaning: The process of transitioning a child from breast milk or formula to solid food.

2. Addiction weaning: The process of gradually reducing or stopping the use of a substance or behavior that one has become dependent on.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'wean' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of growing up and leaving behind old habits or ways of thinking. For example, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear,' the title character says, 'I have ta'en too little care of this; / Yet in my way I do provoke thee to it. / Give thy thoughts no tongue, and take my part. / Why, man, be the inheritor of my fortune: / Get thee to a nunnery.' This speech can be interpreted as Lear's attempt to wean himself from his attachment to his daughters and the worldly possessions that have caused him so much pain.

How to Memorize "wean"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mother nursing her baby, then gradually introducing solid foods. Imagine the baby growing stronger and more independent as it learns to eat solid food.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wean' with the idea of growth and independence. Think of it as a positive process that helps individuals become self-sufficient.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Wean Will End All Needs' to remember the meaning of the word 'wean'.

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