Wean

usgb/wiːn/
verb

To stop feeding a baby or animal with its mother's milk and start giving it solid food, or to stop doing something that you do regularly.

The young are weaned at about two months.
Visual representation of "wean" - To stop feeding a baby or animal with its mother's milk and start giving it solid food, or to stop doing something that you do regularly

Often appears as...

  • wean off
  • wean on
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Gradual Process

Weaning is often a slow transition rather than an instant change.

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Sarah's baby was gradually weaned onto solids over several weeks.
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Age Context

The context of weaning usually involves infants or young animals.

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Puppies are usually weaned from their mother's milk at around eight weeks old.
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Physical Development

Weaning indicates a step in growth or independence.

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Once kittens are weaned, they start exploring more on their own.
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