flat
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈflæt/]
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Senses
1. flat (adj) — sense 1
Definition: Having no variations in height.
Example: The land around here is flat.
Concept: Плато
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:- pleth₂ (Proto-Indo-European)
Connections
Polarities
Ascent ↔ Descent — concept «Плато»
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