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plants (noun and verb)

As a noun, plants are living organisms such as trees, flowers, and grasses that typically grow in a permanent site and absorb water through their roots. As a verb, it refers to the act of putting seeds, bulbs, or young trees into the ground so that they can grow.

💬 Example

"She enjoys taking care of her indoor plants during the winter."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of your FEET (Latin 'planta'). You use your feet to press a PLANT into the ground. A factory is also 'planted' fir...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The plants is beautiful. → The plants are beautiful.

He plant the seeds yesterday. → He planted the seeds yesterday.

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