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Meaning of the word pot in English

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pot

US /pɑːt/
UK /pɒt/
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Noun

1.

a container, typically rounded or cylindrical and of ceramic or metal, used for cooking or storing things.

Example:
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She put the flowers in a beautiful clay pot.
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The soup is simmering in a large cooking pot.
Synonym:
container vessel pan kettle crock
2.

an amount of money contributed by a group of people for a common purpose.

Example:
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They collected money for a retirement pot.
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The winner takes the entire prize pot.
Synonym:
fund kitty pool stake collection
3.

cannabis, especially when smoked.

Example:
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Smoking pot is illegal in many countries.
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He was arrested for possession of pot.
Synonym:
marijuana weed cannabis ganja grass

Verb

1.

to put into a pot.

Example:
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She carefully potted the young plant.
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He potted the herbs for the kitchen garden.
Synonym:
plant repot containerize
2.

to hit (a ball) into a pocket in billiards or snooker.

Example:
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He managed to pot the black ball for the win.
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She needs to pot the red to continue her break.
Synonym:
pocket sink hole
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