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Plant

UK /["/plɑːnt/"]/US /["/plænt/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • vegetation
  • flora
  • shrub
  • bush

Antonyms

  • weed
  • pest

Common mistakes

  • 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').