Meaning of the word "weaned off" in English
What does "weaned off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
weaned off
US /wiːnd ɔːf/
UK /wiːnd ɒf/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother's milk and start feeding it with solid food
Example:
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The doctor advised her to start weaning off the baby from breast milk at six months.
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It's important to wean off puppies from their mother gradually.
2.
to gradually stop using or depending on something
Example:
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The government is trying to wean the country off its dependence on fossil fuels.
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It's hard to wean yourself off coffee once you're used to it.
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