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- [lawf-ting, lof-]
- /ˈlɔf tɪŋ, ˈlɒf-/
- /lɒft/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lawf-ting, lof-]
- /ˈlɔf tɪŋ, ˈlɒf-/
Definitions of lofting word
- noun lofting a room, storage area, or the like within a sloping roof; attic; garret. 1
- noun lofting a gallery or upper level in a church, hall, etc., designed for a special purpose: a choir loft. 1
- noun lofting a hayloft. 1
- noun lofting an upper story of a business building, warehouse, or factory, typically consisting of open, unpartitioned floor area. 1
- noun lofting such an upper story converted or adapted to any of various uses, as quarters for living, studios for artists or dancers, exhibition galleries, or theater space. 1
- noun lofting Also called loft bed. a balcony or platform built over a living area and used especially for sleeping. 1
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Origin of lofting
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English lofte (noun), late Old English loft < Old Norse lopt upper chamber or region, the air, sky. See lift
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Parts of speech for Lofting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lofting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
lofting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lofting
verb lofting
- flip — to toss or put in motion with a sudden impulse, as with a snap of a finger and thumb, especially so as to cause to turn over in the air: to flip a coin.
- loft — a room, storage area, or the like within a sloping roof; attic; garret.
- hurl — to throw or fling with great force or vigor.
- project — something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- launch — to set (a boat or ship) in the water.
Antonyms for lofting
verb lofting
- keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- demote — If someone demotes you, they give you a lower rank or a less important position than you already have, often as a punishment.
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