planted
word · lemma: plant
/ˈpɫæntɪd/
PLAN-did
/plˈæntɪd/
PLAN-tid
Definition
Past tense of 'plant'. It means put a seed, flower, tree, or other living thing into the ground so it can grow. It can also mean put something firmly in a particular place.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for gardening and farming: 'plant a tree', 'plant flowers', 'plant seeds'. In broader use, you can 'plant' your feet, a kiss, or an idea. Don't confuse it with the noun 'plant' meaning a living thing or a factory.
Spanish: plantó - sembróPortuguese (BR): plantouPortuguese (PT): plantouChinese (Simplified): 种了 - 栽了Chinese (Traditional): 種了 - 栽了Hindi: लगाया - बोयाArabic: زرع - غرسBengali: রোপণ করেছিলেন - গেড়ে দিয়েছিলেনRussian: посадил - установилJapanese: 植えた - しっかり置いたVietnamese: đã trồng - đã đặtKorean: 심었다 - 단단히 두었다Turkish: dikti - yerleştirdiUrdu: بویا - مضبوطی سے رکھاIndonesian: menanam - menancapkan
Example Sentences
She planted tomatoes in the garden.
basic
He planted a tree near the house.
basic
The farmer planted corn last spring.
basic
She planted her feet and refused to move.
natural
My grandpa planted the idea in my head years ago.
natural
Someone planted a note on my desk while I was out.
natural