meaning of weed

[Ira]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #247 "Confusing Words test (20)", question 5

I pulled the plant out of the garden because I thought it was only a .......... It turns out, it was a beneficial herb that I could have used in my cooking.

(a) weed
(b) we'd
(c) wed

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #247 "Confusing Words test (20)", answer 5

I pulled the plant out of the garden because I thought it was only a weed. It turns out, it was a beneficial herb that I could have used in my cooking.

Correct answer: (a) weed
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what is a weed?

Ira

[Conchita]

A weed is an unwanted (usually wild) plant.