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Vocabulary Entry
weaned
|verb • verb
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verb
To gradually stop feeding a young animal or child on a mother's milk and start giving them other food.
Example Sentences
"The mother weaned her puppy at six weeks old."
"After several months, they decided to wean the baby onto solid foods."
"The farmer weaned the calves in the spring."
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verb
To detach or remove someone from a dependency or attachment.
Example Sentences
"He was weaned from his reliance on caffeine with a healthier diet."
"The therapist helped her wean off her unhealthy coping mechanisms."
"They weaned the students away from rote learning to encourage critical thinking."