weed
noun
a valueless plant growing wild, especially one that grows on cultivated ground to the exclusion or injury of the desired crop.
will weed
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future tenseof weed.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"This will weed out the most corrupt and least competent."
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2025
The Education Department says the new standards will weed out frivolous claims.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
“But we expect it to be more difficult for small and medium-sized companies in our industry to recover the capital they’ve invested, higher interest rates will weed them out, which works in our favour.”
From Reuters ● Aug. 16, 2023
The next four months will weed out the best of the bunch as the calendar moves closer to May and the start of the Triple Crown series.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2023
“I will weed tomorrow, too,” she said, happy with her praise.
From Clematis by Willis Levis
