Planting
/ˈplɑːntɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of putting plants or seeds into the ground to grow.
/ˈplɑːntɪŋ/
To put plants or seeds into the ground to grow.
She is planting tomatoes in her garden.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're giving a seed a cozy home in the soil! Planting is like tucking a seed in for a nap so it can grow into a plant.
👶 For kids: Putting seeds or little plants in the ground so they can grow!
More Examples
We spent the afternoon planting flowers in the park.
They are planting trees to help the environment.
How It's Used
"The gardener is planting the new rose bushes."
"Farmers are planting their crops in the spring."
The act or process of placing seeds or plants in the ground to grow.
/ˈplɑːntɪŋ/
The act or process of putting plants or seeds into the ground.
The planting of trees helps to reduce soil erosion.
💡 Simply: Planting is the time when you're putting the seeds in the ground or when they are planted.
👶 For kids: When you're putting seeds in the dirt to grow plants!
More Examples
They are planning the planting for next spring.
The environmental group organized a community planting of native trees.
How It's Used
"The planting of the bulbs was a long process."
"The timing of the planting is crucial for a successful harvest."
Idioms & expressions
Plant the seeds (of something)
To start something that will develop or grow later, often a future problem or opportunity.
"They planted the seeds of doubt by spreading rumors."
Plant your feet
To stand firmly and resolutely, often in a difficult situation; to stay put.
"Despite the pressure, he decided to plant his feet and stand his ground."
From Middle English planten, from Old English plantian ('to plant, set in the ground'), from Latin plantāre ('to plant, set out, settle'), from planta ('sprout, plant, sole of the foot').
The word "planting" has been used since the Old English period, initially referring to setting plants in the earth.
Memory tip
Think of "plant" like the act of 'placing' a seed; planting is putting it in the ground.