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UK/["/flæt/"]/US/["/flæt/"]/

Meaning of Flat

In simple words: Something that is smooth and level without bumps or hills.

Flat in a sentence

  • The flat was spacious and filled with natural light.
  • She lives on the top floor in a beautiful flat.
  • After the tire went flat, we had to change it on the roadside.
  • He stepped on a flat surface to keep his balance.
  • The cake was perfectly flat after it cooled.

How to use Flat

Use 'flat' to describe surfaces, objects, or a person's mood. Not appropriate for describing people in a negative or rude way; can imply dullness if used for personality.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a pancake, which is flat and delicious.

Related words

Collocations with Flat

  • big
  • spacious
  • modest
  • block
  • have
  • own
  • rent
  • be located
  • face something
  • overlook something
  • at a/​the flat
  • in a/​the flat
  • convert something into flats
  • divide something into flats
  • make something into flats
  • coastal
  • tidal
  • mud
  • on the flat

Synonyms for Flat

Opposites of Flat

Common mistakes with Flat

  • Confusing with 'plane' which refers to a geometric concept.
  • Using 'flat' where 'flatter' is needed grammatically.
  • Misusing as a verb; 'flat' is mainly an adjective.

Compare Flat with Level, Smooth, Even, Straight

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Frequently asked questions about Flat

What does Flat mean?

Something that is smooth and level without bumps or hills.

What is the definition of Flat?

a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building

How do you use Flat in a sentence?

The flat was spacious and filled with natural light.

Can you give another example of Flat?

She lives on the top floor in a beautiful flat.

What are synonyms for Flat?

Common alternatives include level, smooth, even, horizontal, straight.

What is the opposite of Flat?

Opposite meanings include curved, bumpy, uneven.

What words go with Flat?

It commonly pairs with big, spacious, modest, block, have, own, rent, be located, face something, overlook something, at a/​the flat, in a/​the flat, convert something into flats, divide something into flats, make something into flats, coastal, tidal, mud, on the flat.

What are common mistakes when using Flat?

Confusing with 'plane' which refers to a geometric concept. Using 'flat' where 'flatter' is needed grammatically. Misusing as a verb; 'flat' is mainly an adjective.

How do you pronounce Flat?

US: /["/flæt/"]/, UK: /["/flæt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Flat?

Use 'flat' to describe surfaces, objects, or a person's mood. Not appropriate for describing people in a negative or rude way; can imply dullness if used for personality.

What CEFR level is Flat?

"Flat" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.