plat
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /plæt/
KK: /plæt/
noun
Definition
A map or plan that shows the features of a piece of land, like streets and buildings, or a small area of land.
Example
The architect presented a detailed plat of the new housing development.
Conversation
Have you seen the new plat for the neighborhood development?
Yeah, I checked it out online; it looks really interesting.
I like how they included parks and walking paths in the plat.
Definitely, it will make the area so much more appealing!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
map
plot
plan
Antonyms
chaos
disorder
confusion
transitive verb
Definition
To create a map or plan of a piece of land, often used in the context of laying out a new town or development.
Example
The surveyor was hired to plat the new housing development.
Tense Forms
Past: platted
Past Participle: platted
Conversation
Did you hear they are going to plat the new park downtown?
Really? That sounds exciting!
Yeah, I can't wait to see how they plat the area.
Root Explanation
The word 'plat' originates from Old French 'plat', meaning flat or level. It refers to something that is flat or even in surface.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word 'plat' meaning flat — this helps you remember that 'plat' refers to something flat or level.
Visually Confused Words
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