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Ramp

noun

A ramp is a slanted path between two heights.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Ramp mean?

A ramp is a slanted path between two heights.

Dictionary definition

A ramp is a sloped surface that helps people or things move from one level to another.

Example sentences

Ramp in a sentence

easy

The stroller rolled up the ramp.

medium

The school added a ramp beside the stairs so more people could enter easily.

hard

In the design challenge, students tested how the angle of a ramp affected the speed of a toy car.

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Practice 1

What is a ramp?

Practice 2

Which word is closest to ramp?

Practice 3

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Synonyms

Words like Ramp

slopeA ramp has a sloped surface.
inclineAn incline is an upward or downward slope.
Antonyms

Opposite words

stairsStairs use steps, while a ramp uses a smooth slope.
level groundLevel ground is flat, while a ramp is sloped.
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Ramp word family

Base word

ramp

noun

ramp

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noun

ramps

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