flat

flat

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈflæt/]

Senses

1. flat (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Having no variations in height.

Example: The land around here is flat.

Concept: Плато

Polarities of the concept

2. flat (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Having no variations in height.: In a horizontal line or plane; not sloping.

Example: a flat roof

3. flat (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Having no variations in height.: Smooth; having no protrusions, indentations or other surface irregularities, or relatively so.

Example: The surface of the mirror must be completely flat.

4. flat (adv) — sense 4

Definition: So as to be flat.

Example: Spread the tablecloth flat over the table.

5. flat (adv) — sense 5

Definition: Completely, firmly, or unequivocally.

Example: I asked him if he wanted to marry me and he turned me down flat.

6. flat (adv) — sense 6

Definition: Exactly; precisely.

Example: In the mile race, Smith's time was 3:58.56, and Brown's was four minutes flat.

7. flat (noun) — sense 7

Definition: An area of level ground (sometimes covered with shallow or tidal water).

Example: The hovercraft skimmed across the open flats.

8. flat (noun) — sense 8

Definition: An area of level ground (sometimes covered with shallow or tidal water).: Level ground in general.

Example: I can run on the flat but not up hills.

9. flat (noun) — sense 9

Definition: An area of level ground (sometimes covered with shallow or tidal water).: Level horse-racing ground, as contrasted with courses incorporating jumps, or the racing done on such ground.

Example: This horse will do better over the flat.

10. flat (verb) — sense 10

Definition: To make a flat call; to call without raising.

11. flat (verb) — sense 11

Definition: To become flat or flattened; to sink or fall to an even surface.

12. flat (verb) — sense 12

Definition: To fall from the pitch.

Structure of the word

Roots:

Polarities

Ascent ↔ Descent — concept «Плато»

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