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- planetnoun
A celestial body moving in an orbit around a star.
- planetsnoun
Plural of planet; large celestial bodies that orbit a star, especially the sun.
- planknoun
A long, flat piece of timber used in building or flooring.
- plannedverb
Past tense and past participle of plan; having decided on and arranged something in advance.
- plannernoun
A person who makes plans, especially in a professional capacity.
- planningnoun/verb
The process of making plans for something.
- plansnoun/verb
Detailed proposals or intentions for achieving something.
- plantnoun
A living organism that grows in the earth, typically with roots, stems, and leaves.
- plantationnoun
A large estate or farm, especially in tropical regions, where crops such as coffee, sugar, or rubber are cultivated.
- plantedverb
Past tense and past participle of plant; having placed a seed, bulb, or plant in the ground to grow.
- plantingverb
Present participle of plant; the action of placing seeds, bulbs, or plants in the ground to grow.
- plantsnoun
Plural of plant; living organisms that typically grow in the ground, absorb water and minerals through roots, and produce food through photosynthesis.
- plaquenoun
A flat tablet or plate of metal, stone, or wood fixed to a wall or surface to commemorate a person or event.
- plasmanoun
The colorless fluid part of blood in which blood cells are suspended.
- plasternoun
A soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that hardens when dry, used for coating walls and ceilings.
- plasticnoun
A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape.
- platenoun
A flat dish, typically circular, from which food is eaten or served.
- plateaunoun
A large flat area of high ground.
- platesnoun
Plural of plate; flat dishes from which food is eaten or served.
- platformnoun
A raised flat surface on which people or things can stand.
- platinumnoun
A dense, silvery-white precious metal (chemical symbol Pt) used in jewelry and industrial applications.
- platoonnoun
A military unit typically consisting of two or more squads, usually commanded by a lieutenant.
- platternoun
A large flat dish or plate, typically oval or circular, used for serving food.
- plausibleadjective
Seeming reasonable or probable; believable.
- playverb
To engage in games or activities for enjoyment.
- playboynoun
A wealthy man who spends his time enjoying himself, especially by having relationships with many women.
- playedverb
Past tense and past participle of play; engaged in a game or activity for enjoyment.
- playernoun
A person who takes part in a sport or game.
- playersnoun
People who take part in a sport or game.
- playfuladjective
Fond of games and amusement; full of fun and high spirits.
- playgroundnoun
An outdoor area equipped with swings, slides, and other equipment for children to play on.
- playinverb
(Informal) Eye dialect spelling of "playing"; engaging in an activity for enjoyment.
- playingverb/noun
Engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation.
- playsnoun
Dramatic works written to be performed by actors on stage.
- plazanoun
A public square or open space in a city or town.
- pleanoun
An urgent or emotional request.
- pleadverb
To make an emotional appeal; to beg earnestly.
- pleadingadjective
Expressing an emotional appeal or urgent request.
- pleasantadjective
Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
- pleaseadverb
Used to add politeness to a request or command.
- pleasedadjective
Feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction.
- pleasesverb
Third person singular present of please; causes someone to feel happy or satisfied.
- pleasingadjective
Giving satisfaction or pleasure; agreeable.
- pleasurenoun
A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
- pleasuresnoun
Feelings of happiness, satisfaction, or enjoyment.
- pledgenoun
A solemn promise or undertaking.
- plentypronoun
A large or sufficient amount or quantity.
- plightnoun
A dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation.
- plotnoun
The main events of a story or play.
- plottingverb
Secretly planning something, typically illegal or harmful.