Meaning of flat in English
1. having a smooth or level surface; even
a flat roof
A floor is flat.
People believed that the earth was flat.
2. stretched out and not sloping or raising; horizontal
laying flat on the ground
3. not very deep or high; shallow or low
a flat dish
flat shoes
4. without enough air inside; punctured
a flat ball
a flat tire
5. lacking in variety and interest; dull, tedious, or repetitious
The conversation[party] is rather flat.
6. lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
7. showing no activity; dull and sluggish
The market is flat.
8. resolutely firm and unwavering; complete
a flat refusal[denial]
a flat note
1. in or to a horizontal position
She fell flat on the ground.
2. completely
refuse flat[flatly]
3. just
He ran fifty meters in 7 seconds flat.
1. Music, a tone one half step lower than the natural pitch
2. Music, a written sign in sheet music that shows that the next note is a flat
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1. a set of rooms on one floor of a building, used as a home
We've sold your flat.