noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

hemp

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Hemp (noun) means a tall plant in the cannabis family grown for its strong fiber and seeds rather than as a drug. Example: “Hemp fiber is woven into rope, fabric, and even paper.”

noun

A tall plant in the cannabis family grown for its strong fiber and seeds rather than as a drug.

"Hemp fiber is woven into rope, fabric, and even paper."

"Hemp seeds are often added to smoothies for their nutritional value."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tough, fibrous plant related to cannabis, grown for rope, textiles, food, and other industrial uses rather than for getting high.

Common mistake

Industrial hemp and drug cannabis are the same species but bred for very different purposes — hemp contains only trace amounts of THC.

Common pairings

hemp rope hemp fabric hemp seeds hemp oil

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: hemps

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_____ fiber is woven into rope, fabric, and even paper.

Etymology

From Old English henep, tracing back to Proto-Germanic hanapiz — the same root that eventually gave English the word "canvas".

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for hemp

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hemp” mean?

The word “hemp” means a tall plant in the cannabis family grown for its strong fiber and seeds rather than as a drug. In plain terms, a tough, fibrous plant related to cannabis, grown for rope, textiles, food, and other industrial uses rather than for getting high.

How do you pronounce “hemp”?

“Hemp” is pronounced hehmp (/hɛmp/ in IPA).

How do you use “hemp” in a sentence?

Here is “hemp” used in a sentence: “Hemp fiber is woven into rope, fabric, and even paper.”

What part of speech is “hemp”?

“Hemp” is a noun.

Where does the word “hemp” come from?

The word “hemp” comes from Old English. From Old English henep, tracing back to Proto-Germanic hanapiz — the same root that eventually gave English the word "canvas".

Is “hemp” a common word?

“Hemp” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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