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- [ramp]
- /ræmp/
- /ræmp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ramp]
- /ræmp/
Definitions of ramp word
- noun ramp a wild onion, Allium tricoccum, of the amaryllis family, of eastern North America, having flat leaves and rounded clusters of whitish flowers; eaten raw or used as a flavoring in cooked foods. 1
- verb without object ramp (of animals) to stand or move with the forelegs or arms raised, as in animosity or excitement. 1
- verb without object ramp (of a lion or other large quadruped represented on a coat of arms) to rise or stand on the hind legs. 1
- verb without object ramp to rear as if to spring. 1
- verb without object ramp to leap or dash with fury (often followed by about). 1
- verb without object ramp to act violently; rage; storm: ramping and raging in a great fury. 1
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Origin of ramp
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (v.) Middle English rampen < Old French ramper to creep, crawl, climb; (noun) < French rampe, derivative of ramper
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Parts of speech for Ramp
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ramp popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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".
ramp usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ramp
noun ramp
- abruptness — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- airstrip — An airstrip is a stretch of land which has been cleared so that aircraft can take off and land.
- ascent — An ascent is an upward journey, especially when you are walking or climbing.
- camber — A camber is a gradual downward slope from the centre of a road to each side of it.
- deflection — The deflection of something means making it change direction.
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