A1 noun Neutral #3,288 most common

plant

/plænt/

A living thing that grows in the earth and has a stem, leaves, and roots. In the context of a home, it often refers to greenery kept in pots for decoration.

Examples

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1

I need to water my plant every morning.

I have to give water to my green living thing every day.

2

The office environment is improved by the presence of a large plant.

A big green organism makes the workplace feel better.

3

Check out this cool plant I got for my bedroom!

Look at this nice green thing I bought for my room.

Word Family

Noun
plant
Verb
plant
Adjective
planted
Related
planter
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Memory Tip

Visualize a 'P'lant in a 'P'ot. The word starts with 'P', just like 'Pot'.

Quick Quiz

I bought a beautiful green ___ for my new apartment.

Correct!

The correct answer is: plant

Examples

1

I need to water my plant every morning.

everyday

I have to give water to my green living thing every day.

2

The office environment is improved by the presence of a large plant.

formal

A big green organism makes the workplace feel better.

3

Check out this cool plant I got for my bedroom!

informal

Look at this nice green thing I bought for my room.

4

A typical plant converts sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

academic

A green organism changes light into food using a natural process.

5

We should include a maintenance fee for the lobby plant in the budget.

business

We need to pay for someone to look after the decorative greenery in the entrance.

Word Family

Noun
plant
Verb
plant
Adjective
planted
Related
planter

Common Collocations

indoor plant a plant that lives inside a house
water the plant to give a plant water so it grows
pot a plant to put a plant into a container with soil
potted plant a plant that is growing in a pot
plant pot a container used for growing a plant

Common Phrases

to plant a seed

to put a seed in the ground; to start an idea

house plant

a plant grown indoors for decoration

power plant

a building where electricity is produced

Often Confused With

plant vs flower

A flower is specifically the colored part of a plant; a plant is the whole organism.

plant vs weed

A weed is simply a plant that is growing in a place where it is not wanted.

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Usage Notes

Use 'plant' as a general term for anything green that grows from the soil. In a home context, it almost always refers to decorative greenery like ferns or small trees.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often call every plant a 'flower', but if the plant does not have colorful petals, you should just call it a 'plant'.

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Memory Tip

Visualize a 'P'lant in a 'P'ot. The word starts with 'P', just like 'Pot'.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'planta', which meant a sprout, shoot, or a cutting.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: one plant, two plants. Usually used with 'the' or 'a' in singular form. Can be used as a collective noun (plant life).
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Cultural Context

In many cultures, giving a potted plant is a traditional gift for someone who has just moved into a new home.

Quick Quiz

I bought a beautiful green ___ for my new apartment.

Correct!

The correct answer is: plant

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