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ramp (RAMP) (noun)
1. An inclined surface or roadway connecting different levels: She increased her speed as she entered the ramp leading onto the highway.
2. A mobile staircase by which passengers board and leave an aircraft: The airline steward stood at the base of the ramp assisting the passengers as they departed from the plane.
3. A concave bend of a handrail where a sharp change in level or direction occurs; such as, at a stair landing: Carol held onto the ramp as she went down the steps to make sure that she wouldn't fall.
2. A mobile staircase by which passengers board and leave an aircraft: The airline steward stood at the base of the ramp assisting the passengers as they departed from the plane.
3. A concave bend of a handrail where a sharp change in level or direction occurs; such as, at a stair landing: Carol held onto the ramp as she went down the steps to make sure that she wouldn't fall.
ramp (RAMP) (verb)
To increase or to cause something to increase in tempo, size, etc.: The work started slowly, but now the participants will ramp it up to full speed.
The company will simply have to ramp up production in order to complete the orders.
rant (RANT) (verb)
To talk loudly and in a way that shows anger: Margaret said, "Mark, you can rant and rave all you want, but it's not going to change anything."
rant (RANT) (noun)
An unreasonable complaint: Just about every day, Trina had to listen to Jack's rant about the evils of the auto industry.
Sometimes a rant can achieve a purpose. Pat's aunt used to rant about the lack of a ramp at the doctor's office; now, not only is there a ramp for her wheelchair, but also a ramp for her to hang onto.
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“rant”
rant (verb), rants; ranted; ranting
1. To talk loudly in a way that shows anger: Greg was told by his wife that he could rant as much as he wanted to, but that it would not change her mind about going to the concert that evening.
2. Etymology: borrowed from Dutch randten, ranten, "to talk foolishly, to rave."
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2. Etymology: borrowed from Dutch randten, ranten, "to talk foolishly, to rave."
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