Planted: meaning, definitions and examples
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planted
[ ˈplæntɪd ]
gardening
To put seeds or young plants in the ground so that they will grow
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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planted |
Used when referring to placing a plant or seed into the soil to grow. Suitable for both casual and formal contexts talking about gardening or agriculture.
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sow |
Refers to planting seeds by scattering them on or in the earth. Commonly used in agricultural contexts rather than everyday gardening. Can also be used figuratively to describe the initiation of events or feelings.
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seed |
Can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, it refers to the small, hard part of a plant that can grow into a new plant. Figuratively, it can mean the start or origin of something.
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set |
Describes the action of placing or positioning something in a particular place. Not typically used for planting in a gardening sense.
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Examples of usage
- He planted roses in the garden.
- She planted a tree in the backyard.
- They planted vegetables in the field.
Translations
Translations of the word "planted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 plantado
🇮🇳 लगाया गया
🇩🇪 gepflanzt
🇮🇩 ditanam
🇺🇦 посаджений
🇵🇱 zasadzony
🇯🇵 植えられた (uerareta)
🇫🇷 planté
🇪🇸 plantado
🇹🇷 ekilmiş
🇰🇷 심어진 (simeojin)
🇸🇦 مزروع (mazrou')
🇨🇿 zasazený
🇸🇰 zasadený
🇨🇳 种植的 (zhòngzhí de)
🇸🇮 zasajen
🇮🇸 gróðursettur
🇰🇿 отырғызылған
🇬🇪 დარგული (darguli)
🇦🇿 əkilmiş
🇲🇽 plantado
Etymology
The word 'planted' originated from the Old English word 'plantian', which meant to fix in place. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to placing seeds or young plants in the ground for growth. The concept of planting has been essential to agriculture and gardening throughout history, allowing for the cultivation of crops and the beautification of landscapes.
See also: implant, plant, plantain, plantation, planting, plants, replant, replanting, transplant, unplanted.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,645, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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