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Plant

🇬🇧 UK /["/plɑːnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/plænt/"]/

Meaning of Plant

a living thing that grows in the earth and usually has a stem, leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a tree or bush

In simple words: A living thing that grows in the ground and has leaves.

Plant in a sentence

• I want to grow a plant in my garden.
• The plant in the corner needs more light.
• They decided to plant flowers in the backyard.
• A coffee plant can take several years to grow.
• He felt like a spy after he found the plant in the office.
• The plant for a new factory was approved by the city.
• She learned how to plant seeds in the soil.
• The engineer shared the plant for the new building design.

How to use Plant

Use 'plant' when discussing gardening or nature. It's suitable in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using it in abstract discussions where the meaning may not be clear.

Grammar pattern

plant + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'plant' as something you need to 'plant' in the soil.

Related words

Collocations with Plant

• delicate
• wild
• native
• cultivate
• grow
• water
• develop
• grow
• flourish
• roots
• growth
• life
• industrial
• assembly
• manufacturing
• build
• manage
• run
• produce something
• manager

Synonyms for Plant

• vegetation
• flora
• shrub
• bush

Opposites of Plant

• weed
• pest

Common mistakes with Plant

• Confused with 'plan' - they have different meanings.
• Using it as a verb without an object (e.g., 'I plant' instead of 'I plant a tree').

Frequently asked questions about Plant

What does Plant mean?

A living thing that grows in the ground and has leaves.

What is the definition of Plant?

a living thing that grows in the earth and usually has a stem, leaves and roots, especially one that is smaller than a tree or bush

How do you use Plant in a sentence?

I want to grow a plant in my garden.

Can you give another example of Plant?

The plant in the corner needs more light.

What are synonyms for Plant?

Common alternatives include vegetation, flora, shrub, bush.

What is the opposite of Plant?

Opposite meanings include weed, pest.

What words go with Plant?

It commonly pairs with delicate, wild, native, cultivate, grow, water, develop, grow, flourish, roots, growth, life, industrial, assembly, manufacturing, build, manage, run, produce something, manager.

What are common mistakes when using Plant?

Confused with 'plan' - they have different meanings. Using it as a verb without an object (e.g., 'I plant' instead of 'I plant a tree').

How do you pronounce Plant?

US: /["/plænt/"]/, UK: /["/plɑːnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Plant?

Use 'plant' when discussing gardening or nature. It's suitable in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using it in abstract discussions where the meaning may not be clear.

What CEFR level is Plant?

"Plant" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.