flats
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/flæts/
(flat)
smooth, level
Etymology
Etymology Information
'flat' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'flatr', where 'flat' meant 'level or smooth'.
Historical Evolution
'flatr' transformed into the Middle English word 'flat', and eventually became the modern English word 'flat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'level or smooth', but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'apartment' in British English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'flat', referring to a set of rooms forming an individual residence, typically on one floor and within a larger building.
The flats in the new building are spacious and modern.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41