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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Pot
A pot is primarily a container, typically made of metal, ceramic, or other materials, used for cooking, storing, or carrying substances.
Definitions
- A container, typically made of metal, ceramic, or other materials, used for cooking, storing, or carrying substances
- A plant growing in a container, especially one that is small or portable
- A sum of money, especially one that is collected or gambled for
- A toilet, especially in informal or old-fashioned usage
Etymology of Pot
The word "pot" has its origins in Old French "pot," which is derived from the Latin word "pottus," meaning "drinking vessel"
The Latin term is also related to the word "potare," meaning "to drink"
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to various types of containers, and its meanings have expanded over time to include other uses and connotations
Example Uses
- She put the flowers in a pot and placed it on the windowsill
- The chef used a large pot to cook the stew for the dinner party
- The money collected for the charity was put in a pot and used to fund the new community center
- In some parts of the country, "pot" is still used as a colloquialism for a toilet
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
emptiness
vacancy
hollowness
bareness
openness
exposure
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deficiency
scarcity
absence
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hole
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vacancy
space
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desolation