Synonyms for

Plant

Verb / plænt / Another word for plant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a living organism that typically grows in soil and is characterized by the presence of leaves, roots, and a stem

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

organism flora vegetation botanical specimen

Informal

thing stuff greenery

Literary

verdure growth

Antonyms

animal destroy uproot eradicate remove extirpate

Common collocations

  • plant a seed
  • plant a tree
  • house plant
  • indoor plant
  • plant life
  • plant kingdom
  • plant a flag
  • plant a bomb

Word family

noun plant
verb plant

Usage note

As a verb, 'plant' can mean to place something secretly, often with negative connotations (e.g., 'plant evidence'). As a noun, it refers to a living organism, not a factory.

Example sentences

  1. I planted some flowers in my garden.
  2. We studied different types of plants in science class.
  3. The plant needs sunlight to grow.
  4. The garden had a variety of plants and flowers.
  5. The plant was wilting because it hadn't been watered.

Quotes

  • The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. - Chinese Proverb
  • Happiness is like a plant: It needs to be watered daily with giving thoughts and actions. - Unknown
  • The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway. - Michael Pollan

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