Word of the Day: Plant
To plant something is to put it into a place where it can grow. When used as a verb, “plant” is often associated with flowers, trees, shrubs, and grass:
- We’re planting tomatoes in our garden.
- Last year we planted asparagus.
- My neighbor is planting a tree in his front yard.
- What kinds of things do you like to plant?
You can also use “plant” as a verb for other activities:
- The professor planted some new ideas in the minds of his students.
- The defense attorney planted seeds of doubt among the jurors deciding the defendants’s fate.
- Plant your foot before you throw the ball.
- U.S. astronauts planted an American flag on the moon when they visited in the 1960s.
The word “plant” is also a noun:
- Alonso and Michelle bought some plants for their garden.
- A nice house plant can add fresh oxygen inside your home.
- A new automobile assembly plant was built recently in Tennessee. (plant = factory)
- Workers protesting outside of the plant are asking for increased wages and better working conditions.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with P page to see the list of all words starting with letter P. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
