Synonyms for

Plants

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

Definition

Plants are living organisms that typically grow in soil and use photosynthesis to produce their own food.

Synonyms & similar words

institute embed establish found plant set works engraft constitute flora implant plantlife industrialplant imbed flora vegetation greenery foliage herbs shrubs trees bushes crops grass moss weeds wildflowers saplings seedlings shoots sprouts vines ferns cacti

Synonyms by register

Formal

flora vegetation botanicals

Informal

greenery growth

Literary

verdure blossoms

Antonyms

animals fauna insects fungi microbes bacteria

Common collocations

  • house plants
  • potted plants
  • wild plants
  • flowering plants
  • herbaceous plants
  • aquatic plants
  • indoor plants
  • outdoor plants

Word family

noun plant
verb plant
adjective plantable
adverb plantedly

Usage note

While 'plants' is a general term, specific types like 'flora' are often used in scientific or formal contexts. Avoid using 'plants' to refer to manufactured items; that is a different word with the same spelling.

Example sentences

  1. I love watching plants grow from tiny seeds.
  2. The plants in the rainforest are very diverse.
  3. My mom has a green thumb and can grow any plant she wants.
  4. The farmer harvested his crops of wheat and corn.
  5. The desert is home to many cacti and succulents.

Quotes

  • "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." - Chinese Proverb
  • "The earth laughs in flowers." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies." - Gertrude Jekyll

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