Ramp

Pronunciation: /ˈræmp/

Ramp (noun)

  1. A slanted path or surface that connects different levels.
  2. A type of wild plant with a strong onion-like smell and taste.

Examples

  • The wheelchair ramp made access easier.
  • They built a ramp for the loading dock.

Common collocations: wheelchair ramp, loading ramp, steep ramp, forage for ramps, ramp flavor

Ramp (verb)

  1. To make something grow or increase very fast.

Examples

  • Prices ramped up after the announcement.
  • The company ramped up production to meet demand.

Synonyms of Ramp

Neutral

Antonyms of Ramp

  • opposite of an upward slope