ramp — a sloping surface connecting two different levels
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sloping surface connecting two different levels
Pronunciation (IPA): /ræmp/
Example Sentences
- My lazy cat uses the ramp I built instead of jumping, even though it's only 30cm high.
- The skateboard ramp at the park is always crowded with teenagers showing off.
- We need to ramp up our coffee consumption to survive the final exams.
ramp
NOUN[/ræmp/]
a sloping surface connecting two different levels
The wheelchair rolled safely down the ramp outside the library.
The truck rolled carefully down the ramp after unloading its cargo. (Ramp = Roll path.)
The hikers climbed a ramp into the camp before receiving an official stamp.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from French 'ramper' (to creep or crawl), originally describing an animal rearing up on hind legs with front paws raised. This sense of upward motion and elevation was semantically extended to describe an inclined surface, eventually yielding the modern meaning of a sloped passage or structure.
Breakdown
From French 'ramper' (to climb, creep) + English -ing suffix/conversion to noun. The verb sense of 'to rise or rear up' gave way to the noun denoting a gradually inclined surface that rises or climbs.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My lazy cat uses the ramp I built instead of jumping, even though it's only 30cm high.”
“The skateboard ramp at the park is always crowded with teenagers showing off.”
“We need to ramp up our coffee consumption to survive the final exams.”
“The hospital installed a new ramp to improve accessibility for patients.”
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