Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ramp]
- /ræmp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ramp]
- /ræmp/
Definitions of ramping word
- noun ramping a sloping surface connecting two levels; incline. 1
- noun ramping a short concave slope or bend, as one connecting the higher and lower parts of a staircase railing at a landing. 1
- noun ramping any extensive sloping walk or passageway. 1
- noun ramping the act of ramping. 1
- noun ramping Also called boarding ramp. a movable staircase for entering or leaving a cabin door of an airplane. 1
- noun ramping Also called parking ramp. apron (def 6). 1
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Origin of ramping
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 Ramping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ramping 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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