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deplane

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /dɪˈpleɪn/

KK: /dɪˈpleɪn/

intransitive verb
Definition

To get off or leave an airplane after a flight has landed.


Example

Passengers will deplane from the rear of the aircraft first.


Tense Forms

Past: deplaned

Past Participle: deplaned


Conversation
Sloth A
I can't wait to deplane and explore the city.
Sloth B
Me too! I'm so excited about this trip.
Sloth A
Do you think it will take long to deplane after we land?
Sloth B
Not really, I heard this airport is pretty efficient.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disembark
alight
exit
Antonyms
board
embark
enter
Root Explanation

Deplane → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "plane" (from Latin "planus", meaning flat or level). The word "deplane" means to get down from or away from a flat surface, specifically referring to exiting an aircraft.

Memory Tip

Think of 'de-' meaning down or away, and 'plane' referring to a flat surface like an airplane. This helps you remember that 'deplane' means to get down from the airplane.

Visually Confused Words
replane
enplane
emplane
delaine
plane
disemplane
seaplane
depilate
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