Meaning of the word wean in English

What does wean mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wean

US /wiːn/
UK /wiːn/
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Verb

1.

accustom (an infant or other young mammal) to food other than its mother's milk

Example:
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The mother cat began to wean her kittens at six weeks.
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It's time to wean the baby from the bottle.
2.

free (a person, an animal, or oneself) of an attachment or habit

Example:
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He tried to wean himself off coffee.
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The doctor helped her wean off the medication slowly.