Looking for the meaning of the word GLEAN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GLEAN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Glean
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French glener, from late Latin glennare, probably of Celtic origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡliːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty
Short Definition:obtain information from various sources, often with difficulty
Examples:- the information is gleaned from press cuttings
Definition:
gather (leftover grain) after a harvest
Short Definition:gather leftover grain after harvest
Examples:- the conditions of farm workers in the 1890s made gleaning essential
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