Pot (Noun)
Meaning 1
A container in which plants are cultivated.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The small pot on the windowsill was home to a thriving African violet.
- She carefully transplanted the seedling into a larger pot to give it more room to grow.
- The pot was filled with a rich, dark soil that was perfect for growing orchids.
- The nursery sold a variety of pots in different shapes and sizes to suit every type of plant.
- After repotting the fern, she placed it on the balcony to get more sunlight.
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Meaning 3
A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bathroom was equipped with a toilet pot that was connected to a septic tank.
- After using the pot, he remembered to flush and wash his hands.
- She held the small child over the pot and waited for them to do their business.
- The primitive cabin had an outhouse with a pot that was shared by all the campers.
- He grabbed the plunger and began to work on unclogging the pot after the water had stopped flowing.
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Meaning 4
A resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
The quantity contained in a pot.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- She cooked the whole pot of rice and shared it with the entire family.
- He drained the pot of spaghetti water into the sink and set the colander aside.
- There's enough stew in this pot for the two of us to eat all week.
- After finishing the soup, she washed the empty pot and put it away.
- A large pot of applesauce was served at the cafeteria for lunch today.
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Meaning 6
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "see the rest of the winners in our huge passel of photos"; "it must have cost plenty"; "a slew of journalists"; "a wad of money".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The charity received a pot of donations after the fundraising event.
- She made a pot of money from her bestselling novel.
- The company invested a pot of resources into the new project.
- The artist had a pot of talent that was waiting to be discovered.
- The wealthy businessman had a pot of assets that he had accumulated over the years.
Synonyms
- Mass
- Good Deal
- Lot
- Quite A Little
- Great Deal
- Flock
- Hatful
- Peck
- Tidy Sum
- Slew
- Raft
- Passel
- Wad
- Mountain
- Sight
- Mint
- Pile
- Mickle
- Spate
- Stack
- Deal
- Plenty
- Muckle
- Mess
- Heap
- Batch
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Meaning 7
Street names for marijuana.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 8
Metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She carefully lifted the heavy pot off the stove and poured the boiling water into the sink.
- The chef stirred the stew in the large pot on the stovetop, adding a pinch of salt and pepper.
- The pot was filled with a fragrant mixture of herbs and spices that simmered all day on the woodstove.
- After dinner, she washed the pot and put it away in the cabinet, ready for the next meal.
- The old clay pot had been passed down through generations of her family and was still used to cook traditional meals.
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Meaning 9
The cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The player decided to call, matching the current bet to stay in and have a chance at the large pot.
- In this variation of the game, the pot grows quickly due to the requirement for mandatory bets.
- A significant amount of the pot was added during the last round, with two players betting aggressively.
- If she wins the hand, she will claim the entire pot and nearly double her current winnings.
- After hours of play, the main pot was worth over a thousand dollars, and players were cautious with their bets.