Plants: meaning, definitions and examples

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plants

 

[ plรฆnts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in nature

Plants are living organisms that typically grow in the ground and have roots, stems, and leaves. They use sunlight to produce their own food through a process called photosynthesis.

Synonyms

flora, greenery, vegetation

Examples of usage

  • Plants provide oxygen for us to breathe.
  • I love the smell of fresh plants in the garden.
Context #2 | Noun

in gardening

In gardening, plants refer to a wide variety of living organisms, including flowers, shrubs, trees, and vegetables, that are cultivated for their beauty or usefulness.

Synonyms

flora, greenery, vegetation

Examples of usage

  • I planted some new plants in my backyard.
  • These plants need regular watering to thrive.
Context #3 | Verb

to place in soil

To plant means to place a seed, bulb, or plant in the soil to grow. It is an essential step in gardening and agriculture.

Synonyms

replant, seed, sow

Examples of usage

  • I will plant some tomatoes in my garden.
  • She planted a beautiful rose bush in her yard.

Translations

Translations of the word "plants" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plantas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅŒเคงเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pflanzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพัะปะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ roล›liny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆค็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plantes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plantas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bitkiler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุจุงุชุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rostliny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rastliny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆค็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rastline

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plรถntur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉัั–ะผะดั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bitkilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plantas

Etymology

The word 'plants' originated from the Latin word 'plantare', which means 'to plant'. It has been used to refer to living organisms that grow in the ground for centuries. Plants play a crucial role in ecosystems, providing oxygen, food, and habitats for various animals. Throughout history, humans have cultivated plants for food, medicine, and aesthetic purposes.

See also: implant, plant, plantain, plantation, planted, planting, replant, replanting, transplant, unplanted.

Word Frequency Rank

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