greener

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noun 2name 1

Collocations

ADJ.

bushier, moving, numerous, other

VERB + GREENER

grow, paid, seems, times

GREENER + NOUN

cars, neighbor's, ones, pastures, rima's, technology

PREP.

about, in, in, on, than

ADV.

always, elsewhere

Definitions

noun

A newcomer; a recent immigrant.

A person with a passion for protecting the natural environment; an ecological activist.

name

A surname.

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Idioms & Phrases

the grass is always greener on the other side

The circumstances of others seem more desirable than one's own but in reality often are not.

the grass is always greener

Alternative form of the grass is always greener on the other side.

the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

Alternative form of the grass is always greener on the other side.

greener pastures

Any place or condition that is more favorable or beneficial.

He worked there for two years before leaving for greener pastures.

the grass is always greener on the other side of the road

Alternative form of the grass is always greener on the other side.

Example Bank

Woods grow greener in the spring.

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He left his poorly paid job for greener pastures elsewhere.

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The grass is always greener on the other side.

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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

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In Viking times, Greenland was greener than today.

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Bicycles are greener than cars.

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Usage Notes

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In some senses, greener is marked as derogatory, slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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