plant
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
3 of 5I need to water my plant every morning.
I have to give water to my green living thing every day.
The office environment is improved by the presence of a large plant.
A big green organism makes the workplace feel better.
Check out this cool plant I got for my bedroom!
Look at this nice green thing I bought for my room.
Word Family
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
I need to water my plant every morning.
everydayI have to give water to my green living thing every day.
The office environment is improved by the presence of a large plant.
formalA big green organism makes the workplace feel better.
Check out this cool plant I got for my bedroom!
informalLook at this nice green thing I bought for my room.
A typical plant converts sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.
academicA green organism changes light into food using a natural process.
We should include a maintenance fee for the lobby plant in the budget.
businessWe need to pay for someone to look after the decorative greenery in the entrance.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
A flower is specifically the colored part of a plant; a plant is the whole organism.
A weed is simply a plant that is growing in a place where it is not wanted.
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.
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'.
Memory Tip
Visualize a 'P'lant in a 'P'ot. The word starts with 'P', just like 'Pot'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'planta', which meant a sprout, shoot, or a cutting.
Grammar Patterns
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
Related Grammar Rules
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