plant (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /plɑːnt/

Definition

A living thing that grows in the ground, usually with roots, a stem, and leaves.

Examples

• The garden has many different kinds of plant.

• This plant needs a lot of sun to grow.

• Be careful not to step on the small plant.

How to Use plant

plant in (prepositional phrase)

To put a plant or seed into the ground or a container. — "She will plant the rose in the garden."

plant a tree (collocation)

To put a young tree in the ground so it can grow. — "The school children will plant a tree to celebrate Earth Day."

Synonyms of plant

Words with a similar meaning to plant:

• flower
• tree
• vegetable
• herb

Antonyms of plant

Words with the opposite meaning to plant:

• animal
• fungus

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