ramped

ramp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ramp]
- /ræmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ramp]
- /ræmp/

Definitions of ramped word

noun ramped a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline. 1
noun ramped a short concave slope or bend, as one connecting the higher and lower parts of a staircase railing at a landing. 1
noun ramped any extensive sloping walk or passageway. 1
noun ramped the act of ramping. 1
noun ramped Also called boarding ramp. a movable staircase for entering or leaving a cabin door of an airplane. 1
noun ramped Also called parking ramp. apron (def 6). 1

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Origin of ramped

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 Ramped

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ramped

ramped 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.

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Synonyms for ramped

noun ramped

cambered — Having camber.

Just one Synonym for ramped