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flat

 

[ flรฆt ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

renting

An apartment in a building that has multiple levels and is typically rented out to tenants.

Synonyms

apartment, condo, unit

Examples of usage

  • I live in a spacious flat in the city center.
  • She is looking for a new flat to rent near her workplace.
Context #2 | Adjective

surface

Having a smooth, level, and even surface that is free from obstructions or indentations.

Synonyms

even, level, smooth

Examples of usage

  • The road was flat and easy to walk on.
  • Make sure the ground is flat before setting up the tent.

Translations

Translations of the word "flat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคคเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ datar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะพัะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚aski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณใ‚‰ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰ํ‰ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุทุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plochรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plochรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๅฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ploลกฤat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flatur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yastฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plano

Etymology

The word 'flat' originated from the Old Norse word 'flatr' which means 'level ground' or 'flat'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a level surface or a horizontal dwelling place. Over time, 'flat' has evolved to represent various meanings related to apartments, surfaces, and even emotions. Today, it is commonly used in both British and American English with its versatile applications.

See also: flatfish, flatiron, flatly, flatness, flats, flatten, flattened, flatter, flattery, flatware, unflattering.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,908, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.