Vocabulary Entry

wean

|verb • noun

verb

To gradually accustom someone to managing without something that they have become dependent on.

Example Sentences

"She decided to wean her baby off breastfeeding after six months."

"The clinic helps patients wean from addictive substances."

"After a few weeks, he managed to wean himself off coffee."

noun

Example Sentences

"The wean from pacifiers can be challenging for toddlers."

"Her wean from sugar involved cutting out sweets entirely."

"He followed a structured wean to transition from formula to solid food."