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platform (noun)

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand, or a standard computer system or software environment used to run other applications.

💬 Example

"The train for London Paddington will depart from platform 5."

💡 Memory Tip

PLAT (flat) + FORM (shape). A platform is a FLAT shape you stand on.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

I am waiting in platform 3. → I am waiting on platform 3.

The actor is on the platform. → The actor is on the stage.

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