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ramp vs inclined plane

inclined plane vs ramp

ramp and inclined plane both are nouns.

ramp is a verb but inclined plane is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ramp Yes No Yes No
inclined plane Yes No No No
As nouns, inclined plane is a hypernym of ramp; that is, inclined plane is a word with a broader meaning than ramp:
  • ramp: an inclined surface connecting two levels
  • inclined plane: a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal
ramp (noun) inclined plane (noun)
an inclined surface connecting two levels a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal
a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers
ramp (verb) inclined plane (verb)
stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing
creep up -- used especially of plants
be rampant
furnish with a ramp
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
Difference between ramp and inclined plane

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