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platforms

plat·form
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [plat-fawrm]
    • /ˈplæt fɔrm/
    • /ˈplæt.fɔːm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plat-fawrm]
    • /ˈplæt fɔrm/

Definitions of platforms word

  • noun platforms a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area. 1
  • noun platforms 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 platforms the raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered. 1
  • noun platforms the open entrance area, or the vestibule, at the end of a railroad passenger car. 1
  • noun platforms a landing in a flight of stairs. 1
  • noun platforms 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
See all 19 definitions of platforms

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Origin of platforms

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 Platforms

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Platforms

platforms 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".

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Synonyms for platforms

noun platforms

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  • ambos — Plural form of ambo.
  • arbors — Plural form of arbor.
  • arbours — Plural form of arbour.
All 27 Synonyms of platforms

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