Definition

A flat surface that people walk on inside a building or a specific area used for a particular activity.

Example

The children played on the wooden floor in the living room.

Conversation

Have you seen the new floor they installed in the kitchen?

Yeah, it looks really nice and modern!

I love how it brightens up the whole space.

Definitely! It makes the room feel so much more inviting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To knock someone down or to overwhelm someone, often used in informal contexts.

Example

The boxer floored his opponent with a powerful punch.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how fast he floored that car in the race?

Yeah, it was insane! I couldn't believe my eyes.

I thought he would lose control when he floored it around that corner.

Root Explanation

The word 'floor' originates from Old French 'flor' (meaning a surface or level) and is derived from Latin 'florem' (meaning flower or blossom, referring to the surface of the ground). The word 'floor' refers to the lower surface of a room on which one walks, akin to the ground or surface of a space.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'surface' ('flor') that you walk on, which is why 'floor' refers to the ground level in a room.

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