Weed ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Weed ( noun )

1. A wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants.
2. A wild plant growing in an uncultivated or waste area.
3. A person or thing that is unwanted, useless, or troublesome.

Origin:

Old english wēod, of germanic origin; related to dutch wied and german wiede.

Examples:

1. He pulled up weeds from his garden.
2. The flower bed was full of weeds.
3. The field was overrun with weeds.
4. He considered the extra work as just another weed in his already busy schedule.
5. The company's financial troubles were seen as a weed that had to be eliminated.

(As a verb)

Weed ( verb )

1. A wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants.
2. A wild plant growing in an uncultivated or waste area.
3. A person or thing that is unwanted, useless, or troublesome.

Origin:

Old english wēod, of germanic origin; related to dutch wied and german wiede.

Examples:

1. He pulled up weeds from his garden.
2. The flower bed was full of weeds.
3. The field was overrun with weeds.
4. He considered the extra work as just another weed in his already busy schedule.
5. The company's financial troubles were seen as a weed that had to be eliminated.