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ramp

/ɹæmp/
Meanings
  • noun

    A sloped surface or structure, typically one used to provide easy access to a higher level, such as a plane or a stage.

    - "The ramp leads from the ground level to the airplane entrance."
    - "The stage had a ramp for the actors to enter and exit."
  • noun

    In racing, a raised section of the track designed to provide a smooth transition between turns.

    - "The race car driver expertly navigated the ramp during the turn."
    - "The ramp in the race track was particularly challenging for the less experienced drivers."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹæmp/



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  2. /ɹæmp/



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Synonyms

ramps , rams , ramson , ramsons , wild leek
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ramp
champ , clamp , camp
Homonyms
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  1. ramp (en) : A type of vegetable, specifically a long, edible root.

  2. ramp (en) : To forcefully move a vehicle or other object.

Homophones
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  1. ramp (en) : to forcefully move a vehicle or other object

Variants
List of all variants of ramp that leads to same result
ramp , ramps , ramped , ramping , ramp-up , ramp-ups , off-ramp , off-ramps , on-ramp , on-ramps , wheelchair ramp , curb cut , curb cuts , curb ramp , curb ramps
Forms
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ramps, ramping, ramped, rampantly, rampant

Etymology
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Old English 'ramp', meaning 'sloping surface'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest ramp in the world is the I-5 Collector-Distributor Road in Portland, Oregon, which is 1.3 miles long.

  2. The term 'ramp' comes from the Old English word 'rampen', meaning 'to climb' or 'to ascend'.

Related Concepts
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  1. incline: A structure or surface that slopes upward.

  2. rampart: A fortification consisting of a mound of earth or a wall, typically surmounted by a parapet.

  3. rampage: A destructive rampage is a violent and destructive attack or rampage.

Culture
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In literature, ramps are often used as metaphors for progress or advancement. In art, they can symbolize the journey or transition from one state to another.

How to Memorize "ramp"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long, sloped surface leading from the ground to a higher level.
    - Visualize a race car driving up a ramp during a turn.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ramp' with the idea of progress or advancement.
    - Think of a ramp as a smooth transition between levels or states.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'ramp' by associating it with the word 'progress'.
    - Create a mental image of a ramp to help remember the definition.

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