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FLAT

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

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There are 33 meanings of the word Flat.

How to pronounce flat:

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Flat - as an adjective

Lacking contrast or shading between tones

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contrasty14

(of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone

Example: "B flat"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
natural7sharp10

Flat - as a noun

A level tract of land

Example: "The salt flats of utah"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
champaign19field9plain7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A shallow box in which seedlings are started

A musical notation indicating one half step lower than the note named

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
musical notation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Freight car without permanent sides or roof

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flatbed13flatcar12

A deflated pneumatic tire

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat tire

Scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas; part of a stage setting

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scene7scenery12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Flat - as an adverb

With flat sails

Example: "Sail flat against the wind"

In a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

Example: "He didn't answer directly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
directly14straight12

Flat - as an adjective satellite

Having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

Example: "A flat desk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
level8plane7

Having a relatively broad surface in relation to depth or thickness

Example: "Flat computer monitors"

Not modified or restricted by reservations

Example: "A categorical denial"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
categoric14categorical16unconditional16

Stretched out and lying at full length along the ground

Example: "Found himself lying flat on the floor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prostrate11

Flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compressed17

Lacking taste or flavor or tang

Example: "A bland diet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bland8flavorless16flavourless17insipid10savorless12savourless13vapid11

Lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting

Example: "A bland little drama"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bland8

Having lost effervescence

Example: "Flat beer"

Sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch

Example: "The owl's faint monotonous hooting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monotone10monotonic13monotonous12

Horizontally level

Example: "A flat roof"

Lacking the expected range or depth; not designed to give an illusion or depth

Example: "A film with two-dimensional characters"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
2-dimensionaltwo-dimensional

Not reflecting light; not glossy

Example: "Flat wall paint"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mat5matt6matte7matted9

Commercially inactive

Example: "Flat sales for the month"

Flat - as a verb

To make a flat call; to call without raising.

To become flat or flattened; to sink or fall to an even surface.

To fall from the pitch.

To depress in tone, as a musical note; especially, to lower in pitch by half a tone.

To make flat; to flatten; to level.

To render dull, insipid, or spiritless; to depress.

To beat or strike; pound

To dash or throw

To dash, rush

Example Sentences

"I live in a small flat in the city."
"She's looking for a flat to rent."
"The flat next door is vacant."
"We had a picnic on the grassy flat by the river."
"The tennis court has a smooth playing surface with no bumps or flats."
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Word Game Points

Is FLAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is FLAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is FLAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flat is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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