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English noun: ramp

1. ramp (artifact) an inclined surface connecting two levels


Synonymsincline


Broader (hypernym)inclined plane


Narrower (hyponym)ski jump

2. ramp (plant) North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers


SynonymsAllium tricoccum, wild leek


Broader (hypernym)alliaceous plant

3. ramp (artifact) a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft


Broader (hypernym)staircase, stairway


English verb: ramp

1. ramp (stative) behave violently, as if in state of a great anger


Synonymsrage, storm


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)act, behave, do

2. ramp (possession) furnish with a ramp


SamplesThe ramped auditorium.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)furnish, provide, render, supply


Domain categoryarchitecture

3. ramp (perception) be rampant


SamplesThe lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction.


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)model, pose, posture, sit


Domain categoryheraldry

4. ramp (motion) creep up -- used especially of plants


SamplesThe roses ramped over the wall.


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Something is ----ing PP


Broader (hypernym)climb, climb up, go up, mount

5. ramp (contact) stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)stand, stand up









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