1. plural of plant; living organisms that typically grow in soil and produce their own food through photosynthesis
2. plural of plant; factories or industrial facilities where goods are manufactured

1. third person singular present of plant; puts seeds or young plants in the ground to grow
2. third person singular present of plant; places something firmly in a particular position

Examples

• The garden is full of beautiful flowering plants.
• Many manufacturing plants have moved overseas.
• She plants tomatoes in her backyard every spring.
• The company plants trees to offset carbon emissions.
• These plants need plenty of sunlight to thrive.
• The automotive plants employ thousands of workers.
• He plants his feet firmly before lifting the weight.