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- [flat]
- /flæt/
- /flæt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flat]
- /flæt/
Definitions of flats word
- adjective flats horizontally level: a flat roof. 1
- adjective flats level, even, or without unevenness of surface, as land or tabletops. 1
- adjective flats having a surface that is without marked projections or depressions: a broad, flat face. 1
- adjective flats lying horizontally and at full length, as a person; prostrate: He was flat on the canvas after the knockdown. 1
- adjective flats lying wholly on or against something: The banner was flat against the wall. 1
- adjective flats thrown down, laid low, or level with the ground, as fallen trees or buildings. 1
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Origin of flats
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Old Norse flatr, akin to Old English flet (see flat2), Greek platýs (see platy-, plate1
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Parts of speech for Flats
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flats popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
flats usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flats
noun flats
- co-op — A co-op is a co-operative.
- barrens — (in North America) a stretch of usually level land that is sparsely vegetated or barren
- film set — to photocompose.
- stage setting — setting (def 6).
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
Antonyms for flats
noun flats
- chine — the backbone
- eminences — Plural form of eminence.
- eskers — Plural form of esker.
- elevations — Plural form of elevation.
- convexities — Plural form of convexity.
adjective flats
- sharps — something sharp.