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plants
/plɑːnts/
When used as a noun, "plants" can refer to nature (flowers, trees) or industry (factories). Be careful not to confuse the two based on the context of the sentence. As a verb, it is a regular verb. The form "plants" is the third-person singular present tense (e.g., 'he plants', 'she plants').
💬Casual Conversation
We need to leverage some greenery. Can you get some plants for the lobby?
I'm already swamped with the rebrand. Not happening.
Meanings
Living organisms of the kingdom Plantae, typically characterized by having cell walls of cellulose and performing photosynthesis.
"The botanical garden houses thousands of rare tropical plants."
Buildings or facilities where industrial processes take place; factories.
"The company is investing in new automotive assembly plants in the Midwest."
To place a seed, bulb, or other plant in the ground so that it may grow.
"She plants marigolds in her garden every spring."
To place something carefully or secretly in a particular position, often to deceive others.
"The spy plants a listening device under the mahogany table."
Examples
My apartment is basically full of dying plants now.
Stop! Don't let the kids touch those poisonous plants!
I just can't believe they're closing three more manufacturing plants.
Look, I usually plants these by the fence every year.
Wait, you actually think he plants that evidence there?
I need to buy some new indoor plants for here.
Seriously? You're just going to leave those plants unwatered?
The city is zoning for new chemical plants over there.
She always plants her seeds way too deep, honestly.
I'm telling you, the cop plants the drugs on them!