Definitions
Ween is a verb that means to think or suppose something to be true.
Example
I ween that he will come soon.
Example
She did not ween that her friend would betray her.
Wean is a verb that means to gradually withdraw from breastfeeding or to detach from a habit or dependency.
Example
The baby was weaned from breast milk at six months.
Example
He decided to wean himself off of caffeine.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
To remember the difference between these two words, think of ween as a synonym for 'suppose' or 'think', and wean as a word related to babies being gradually withdrawn from breastfeeding.
Remember this!
Remember, ween means 'to think or suppose', while wean means 'to gradually withdraw from breastfeeding or dependency'.
