flatten

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/flætn/

verb
to become level or cause something to become level

flatten in a sentence

  • “I’ll flatten you if you do that again!”
  • “Several trees were flattened (= knocked down) by the storm.”
  • “The path flattens out (= does not go up so much) as it reaches the top of the hill.”
  • “After two short climbs the road flattens.”

What does “flatten” mean?

flatten (verb) means to become level or cause something to become level. It is pronounced /flætn/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "flatten" mean?
flatten (verb) means: to become level or cause something to become level
How do you pronounce "flatten"?
"flatten" is pronounced /flætn/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "flatten" in a sentence?
Here is "flatten" used in a sentence: I’ll flatten you if you do that again!

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