Pronunciation: /plænt/

Definitions of plant

noun a living organism that typically grows in soil and has leaves, stems, and roots

Example Sentences

A1 I water my plant every day.

A2 She bought a new plant for her living room.

B1 The plant in the garden is growing quickly.

B2 The plant species found in this region are unique.

C1 The botanist studied the plant's genetic makeup.

C2 The conservationist worked to protect endangered plant species.

verb to place or sow (seeds) in the ground to grow

Example Sentences

A1 I plant flowers in my garden.

A2 She plants vegetables in her backyard.

B1 The farmer plants crops in the fields every spring.

B2 The landscaper planted trees along the sidewalk.

C1 The conservationist plants native species to restore the ecosystem.

C2 The botanist has planted numerous specimens for research purposes.

Examples of plant in a Sentence

formal The botanist carefully studied the structure of the new plant species.

informal I heard that the plant in the office is fake and just for decoration.

slang Let's go check out the new plant shop in town, I heard they have some cool succulents.

figurative Her kindness was like a nurturing plant, growing and spreading positivity wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of plant

past tense

planted

plural

plants

comparative

more plant

superlative

most plant

present tense

plant

future tense

will plant

perfect tense

have planted

continuous tense

is planting

singular

plant

positive degree

plant

infinitive

to plant

gerund

planting

participle

planted

Origin and Evolution of plant

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'plant' originated from the Latin word 'planta' which means a young shoot or a cutting.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'plant' has evolved to encompass not just young shoots or cuttings, but also any organism that belongs to the kingdom Plantae, including trees, flowers, and shrubs.