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- [plat-fawrm]
- /ˈplæt fɔrm/
- /ˈplætfɔːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plat-fawrm]
- /ˈplæt fɔrm/
Definitions of platform word
- noun platform a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area. 1
- noun platform a raised flooring or other horizontal surface, such as, in a hall or meeting place, a stage for use by public speakers, performers, etc. 1
- noun platform the raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered. 1
- noun platform the open entrance area, or the vestibule, at the end of a railroad passenger car. 1
- noun platform a landing in a flight of stairs. 1
- noun platform a public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, especially as put forth by the representatives of the party in a convention to nominate candidates for an election: The platform contained the usual platitudes. 1
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Origin of platform
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; earlier platte forme < Middle French: literally, flat form, plane figure. See plate1, form
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Parts of speech for Platform
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pronoun
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platform popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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".
platform usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for platform
noun platform
- airstrip — An airstrip is a stretch of land which has been cleared so that aircraft can take off and land.
- ambo — either of two raised pulpits from which the gospels and epistles were read in early Christian churches
- amphitheatre — An amphitheatre is a large open area surrounded by rows of seats sloping upwards. Amphitheatres were built mainly in Greek and Roman times for the performance of plays.
- arbor — An arbor is a shelter in a garden which is formed by leaves and stems of plants growing close together over a light framework.
- arena — An arena is a place where sports, entertainments, and other public events take place. It has seats around it where people sit and watch.
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