Planted Moderate

Planted has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of plant

"The gardener planted the seeds in the rich soil last spring, and now they have grown into tall sunflowers."

In plain English: To plant something is to put it into soil so that it can grow.

"The gardener planted tulip bulbs in the spring before the frost arrived again."

Adjective

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

"deep-rooted prejudice"

"deep-seated differences of opinion"

"implanted convictions"

"ingrained habits of a lifetime"

"a deeply planted need"

deep-rooted deep-seated implanted ingrained planted

set in the soil for growth

"The gardener carefully planted each seedling into the rich, damp earth."

planted

Example Sentences

"The gardener planted tulip bulbs in the spring before the frost arrived again." verb

"She planted the tulip bulbs in the garden before winter arrived." verb

"The detective planted evidence to mislead the jury during the trial." verb

"He planted his feet firmly on the ground while lifting the heavy box." verb

Origin

The word "planted" comes from the Middle English form iplaunted, which was derived directly from Old English ġeplantod. It originally meant having been put into the ground, a meaning that has remained consistent as it traveled into modern English.

Rhyming Words

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