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weaning

UK
/ˈwiːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈwiːnɪŋ/

Translations

weaningnoun
The weaning of the calf from its mother was a gradual process.
Отлучение теленка от матери было постепенным процессом.
Additional translations
отучение
отнятие от груди
Synonyms
separation
nurturing
transition
detachment
weaninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwiːnɪŋ/
US
/ˈwinɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe things related to the process of weaning.
weanverb

weaning

weaned
Past Simple
weaned
Past Participle
weaning
Gerund
UK
/wiːn/
US
/wiːn/
Parents often find it challenging to wean their children off pacifiers.
Родителям часто бывает сложно отучать своих детей от сосок.
отнимать от груди
The mother decided to wean her baby at six months.
Мать решила отнять ребенка от груди в шесть месяцев.
Additional translations
отлучать
Synonyms
remove
disengage
divest
separate
detach

Definitions

weaningnoun
The process of gradually introducing an infant or young mammal to a diet other than its mother's milk.
The weaning of the calf took several weeks as it adjusted to solid food.
The act of detaching someone from a habit or dependency.
The weaning from his daily coffee routine was challenging but ultimately beneficial for his health.
weaninggerund / present participle
Relating to or suitable for the process of weaning.
The doctor recommended several weaning foods for the infant.
weanverb
To accustom (a young mammal) to food other than its mother's milk.
The farmer began to wean the calves from their mothers by introducing them to solid food.
To detach from a source of dependence or preoccupation.
She decided to wean herself off social media to focus more on her studies.
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