Definition

The act of planting new plants in place of those that have been removed or harvested.

Example

Replanting trees can help restore the forest after logging.

Conversation

I heard you’re planning to do some replanting this weekend.

Yeah, I need to replace some of the flowers that didn’t make it through the winter.

That sounds like a good idea; which ones are you going to replant?

I’m thinking of adding some new colors to the garden while I’m replanting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To plant something again in a new place, especially plants or trees that have been moved from one location to another.

Example

After the storm, we started replanting the trees that had fallen over.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you thought about replanting those flowers in your garden?

Yeah, I think they would do better in a sunnier spot.

That sounds like a great idea! When do you plan on replanting them?

Root Explanation

Replanting → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "planting" (from the root "plant" which comes from Old French *planter*, meaning to place in the ground). The word "replanting" means to place something in the ground again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'placing in the ground' ('planting') — that's why replanting means to place something in the ground again.

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