ramp
Pronunciation: [ræmp]
Word
Context: “transportation”
(noun) a slope or a raised surface that makes it easier to move things up or down. Think about a ramp you use to get a wheelchair or a stroller into a building without having to lift it.
Example
The ramp allowed my friend in a wheelchair to enter the park easily.
Example
Without a ramp, it was impossible for him to access the building.
Example
Does this building have a ramp for easy entry?
Context: “sports”
(noun) a slope that athletes use to perform tricks, especially in skateboarding or snowboarding. It's like a mini hill that helps them jump and do spins.
Example
The skater did an amazing trick off the ramp at the skate park.
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The ramp was too steep for him to try any jumps safely.
Example
What kind of tricks can you do off that ramp?
Context: “increase”
(verb) to make something increase or get higher. You might ramp up the volume on your music or ramp up your efforts when studying for a test.
Example
We decided to ramp up our training as the competition got closer.
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He didn't want to ramp up his spending this month because money was tight.
Example
How can we ramp up our progress on the project?
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