5 letter words starting with PLAN

plane

1. Parts of Speech: noun, verb, adjective
2. Definitions:
   • noun: a flat surface that extends infinitely in all directions; an airplane
   • verb: to make a surface flat or level; to travel by airplane
   • adjective: flat or level
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /pleɪn/
   • UK: /pleɪn/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "plane" comes from the Latin word "planus," meaning "flat." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a flat surface or a tool for making surfaces flat. In the early 20th century, "plane" also came to refer to an airplane.
5. Synonyms:
   • noun: surface, level, sheet, blade
   • verb: level, smooth, flatten, shave
   • adjective: flat, level, smooth
6. Related Words:
   • blade, board, plane, scale, slope
7. Example Sentences:
   • The carpenter used a plane to smooth the wood.
   • The airplane was flying at 30,000 feet above the ground.
   • The surface of the lake was as smooth as a plane.

Plank

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition:

• As a noun, a long, flat, rectangular piece of timber or other material, used in construction or as a support.
• As a verb, to lay or set (something) down like a plank.

Pronunciations:

• US: /plæŋk/
• UK: /plank/

Origin and Usage: The word "plank" originated from the Old English word "planc," which means a board. It has been used since the 13th century. Planks are commonly used in construction, particularly in flooring and roofing. The verb "plank" is often used in the context of laying down a plank as part of a construction project or as a form of exercise.

Synonyms: Board, slat, timber, beam, joist, panel

Related Words: Bench, floor, table, stool, shelf

Example Sentences:

• The carpenter used a plank to build the floor of the house.
• She planked the board down on the ground and began measuring it.
• The athlete held a plank position for three minutes during her workout.

Plans 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: A detailed proposal for achieving something or the intended course of action.
• Verb: Decide on and arrange in advance.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /plæns/
• UK: /planz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "plans" originated from the Old French word "plan" which means "ground, plane surface". The noun form of "plans" refers to a detailed proposal for achieving something or the intended course of action. It is commonly used in business, education, and personal life. The verb form of "plans" means to decide on and arrange in advance. It is often used in the context of making arrangements for an event or a trip.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: Proposal, strategy, scheme, program, project
• Verb: Arrange, organize, schedule, prepare, map out

6. Related Words:

• Plant
• Plain
• Plane
• Plaid
• Plaza

7. Example Sentences:

• She presented her plans for the new project to the team.
• He plans to visit his grandparents next weekend.

Plant Parts of Speech: Noun, verb
Definitions:

• Noun: a living organism that typically grows in soil, has leaves or stems, and produces seeds or fruit; a factory or industrial installation, typically one that uses heavy machinery; a place where an industrial or manufacturing process takes place
• Verb: put (a seed, bulb, or plant) into the ground so that it can grow; (of a seed, bulb, or plant) begin to grow and put out shoots; (especially of a person) fix (something) in a specified place

Pronunciations:

• US: /plænt/
• UK: /plɑːnt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "plant" originated from the Old English word "plante" which means a young tree or shoot. It has been used to describe living organisms that grow in soil since the 16th century. In the industrial sense, the word "plant" has been used since the 18th century to describe factories or industrial installations that use heavy machinery. The verb form of "plant" has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of putting a seed or bulb into the ground so that it can grow.

Synonyms:

• Noun: flora, vegetation, greenery, factory, industrial installation
• Verb: sow, seed, transplant, embed, implant

Related Words:

• flora
• green
• herbs
• trees
• weeds

Example Sentences:

• She loves to garden and has many different types of plants in her backyard.
• The new manufacturing plant will create hundreds of jobs for the local community.
• He planted a seed in the soil and watched it grow into a beautiful flower.
• The company decided to plant a new office in the heart of the city.