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Platform

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈplætfɔːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈplætfɔːrm/"]/

Meaning of Platform

the raised flat area next to the track at a train station where you get on or off the train

In simple words: A flat area or structure raised above the ground.

Platform in a sentence

• The train will arrive at platform 3, so we need to hurry.
• She presented her project on a new online platform for learning.
• A platform is a great place to express your thoughts and ideas.
• The performer stood on a platform to reach a larger audience.
• We can discuss this issue further on the discussion platform later.

How to use Platform

Used in various contexts including transportation (train platforms), events (stages), and technology (software platforms). In formal contexts, it can refer to a set of ideas or policies.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'plane' surface, like a stage where announcements are made.

Related words

Collocations with Platform

• railway
• station
• subway
• along a/​the platform
• at platform
• from platform
• high
• raised
• wooden
• mount
• stand on
• appear on
• high
• raised
• wooden
• mount
• stand on
• appear on
• political
• party
• election
• in a/​the platform
• on a/​the platform of

Synonyms for Platform

• rostrum

Opposites of Platform

• ground
• floor

Common mistakes with Platform

• Confusing 'platform' with 'platter' due to similar sound.
• Using 'platform' when referring to a specific type of software without clarification.
• Mixing up the meanings in different contexts, like transportation vs technology.

Frequently asked questions about Platform

What does Platform mean?

A flat area or structure raised above the ground.

What is the definition of Platform?

the raised flat area next to the track at a train station where you get on or off the train

How do you use Platform in a sentence?

The train will arrive at platform 3, so we need to hurry.

Can you give another example of Platform?

She presented her project on a new online platform for learning.

What are synonyms for Platform?

Common alternatives include rostrum.

What is the opposite of Platform?

Opposite meanings include ground, floor.

What words go with Platform?

It commonly pairs with railway, station, subway, along a/​the platform, at platform, from platform, high, raised, wooden, mount, stand on, appear on, high, raised, wooden, mount, stand on, appear on, political, party, election, in a/​the platform, on a/​the platform of.

What are common mistakes when using Platform?

Confusing 'platform' with 'platter' due to similar sound. Using 'platform' when referring to a specific type of software without clarification. Mixing up the meanings in different contexts, like transportation vs technology.

How do you pronounce Platform?

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

When should I use Platform?

Used in various contexts including transportation (train platforms), events (stages), and technology (software platforms). In formal contexts, it can refer to a set of ideas or policies.

What CEFR level is Platform?

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