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UK/["/pleɪt/"]/US/["/pleɪt/"]/

Meaning of Plate

In simple words: A flat dish used for serving or eating food.

Plate in a sentence

  • She broke the plate while washing the dishes.
  • The teacher wrote the student's name on a plate for the award.
  • We shared a plate of pasta at the restaurant.
  • Behind the plate, there was a beautiful painting.
  • It’s fun to decorate paper plates for a party.
  • The Earth’s tectonic plate movements can cause earthquakes.
  • Each plate in our solar system revolves around the sun.

How to use Plate

Commonly used in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using in contexts about technology, like 'plate' referring to a software or plate in a metaphorical sense.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'plate' as a 'flat' surface where food 'plait' (braid) together.

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Collocations with Plate

Synonyms for Plate

Opposites of Plate

Common mistakes with Plate

  • Confused with 'plating', which refers to arranging food on a plate.
  • Using 'plates' when referring to individual pieces instead of as a collective.
  • Mixing up 'plate' with 'disk' in context.

Compare Plate with Dish, Bowl, Container

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Frequently asked questions about Plate

What does Plate mean?

A flat dish used for serving or eating food.

What is the definition of Plate?

a flat, usually round, dish that you put food on

How do you use Plate in a sentence?

She broke the plate while washing the dishes.

Can you give another example of Plate?

The teacher wrote the student's name on a plate for the award.

What are synonyms for Plate?

Common alternatives include dish, platter, bowl, tray, container.

What is the opposite of Plate?

Opposite meanings include bowl, cup.

What words go with Plate?

It commonly pairs with dessert, dinner, serving, clear, empty, clear, on a/​the plate, plate of, dessert, dinner, serving, clear, empty, clear, on a/​the plate, plate of, licence/​license, number, name, licence/​license, number, name.

What are common mistakes when using Plate?

Confused with 'plating', which refers to arranging food on a plate. Using 'plates' when referring to individual pieces instead of as a collective. Mixing up 'plate' with 'disk' in context.

How do you pronounce Plate?

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

When should I use Plate?

Commonly used in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using in contexts about technology, like 'plate' referring to a software or plate in a metaphorical sense.

What CEFR level is Plate?

"Plate" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.