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pot1

 
 
pronunciation:
pat
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A pot is a deep round container made of metal, glass, or clay. Pots are used for cooking food.
My dad made soup with chicken and vegetables in a large pot on the stove.
 
similar words:
kettle, pan
definition 2: A pot of something is the amount of something that is made in a pot.
Our family shared a pot of beef stew for dinner.
definition 3: Things that are deep and round and made out of clay are called pots. These pots are used for holding things, especially soil for growing plants.
My mom grows flowers in pots on our porch.
 
similar words:
container, vessel
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: pots, potting, potted
definition: When you pot a plant, you put it into a pot.
The gardener carefully dug up the small plants and potted them.
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