bean plant

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Word: Bean Plant

Definition: A bean plant is a type of plant that produces beans, which are seeds that we can eat. These plants belong to a group called legumes and are grown for their edible seeds and pods.

Usage Instructions:

• Noun: "bean plant" is a singular noun, meaning it refers to one plant. If you are talking about more than one, you can say "bean plants."

Example:

• "In my garden, I have a bean plant that is growing lots of green beans."

Advanced Usage:

• Bean plants are often used in cooking and can be found in many dishes around the world, such as chili or salads. They can be grown in various climates and are a good source of protein.

Word Variants:

• Beans: This is the plural form of bean and refers to the seeds produced by bean plants.
• Legume: This is a broader category that includes bean plants along with other plants that produce seeds in pods.

Different Meanings:

• In a different context, the word "bean" can also refer to something small or insignificant, as in "He's got a bean of an idea!" (meaning a very small or not very good idea).

Synonyms:

• Legume
• Pulses (a term often used for dried beans, peas, and lentils)

Idioms:

• "Full of beans": This means to be energetic or lively. For example, "The kids were full of beans after eating candy."

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Bean out": This is a less common phrase that means to understand something (like "to figure out"). For example, "I beaned out the instructions after reading them a few times."

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Noun

1. any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods

Synonyms

• bean