Meaning of the word plants in English
What does plants mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
plants
US /plænts/
UK /plɑːnts/
Plural Noun
living organisms of the kind exemplified by trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses, typically growing in a permanent site, absorbing water and inorganic substances through its roots, and synthesizing nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis with the aid of chlorophyll
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Many different types of plants grow in this garden.
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Watering the plants regularly is essential for their growth.
Verb
1.
put (a seed, bulb, or plant) in the ground to grow
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We need to plant more trees to help the environment.
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They decided to plant flowers along the pathway.
2.
place (an idea or suggestion) in someone's mind
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He tried to plant doubts in her mind about the project.
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The detective managed to plant a false lead to mislead the suspect.