flat (EN)

adjective, adverb, noun

adjective “flat”

1. having a level, smooth surface without any bumps or slopes
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   We walked across the flat field to reach the lake.
2. broad and not high
   The bakery produces several types of flat bread.
3. lacking energy, interest, or excitement; dull
   The play was flat and failed to captivate the audience.
4. (of a beverage) no longer fizzy; without bubbles
   The soda tasted flat because it was left open.
5. (of a tire) deflated; having no air
   We couldn't drive further because we had a flat tire.
6. (of a battery) completely discharged; dead
   My laptop battery is flat, and I need to recharge it.
7. (music) lower in pitch than it should be
   His singing was slightly flat during the performance.
8. fixed and unchanging; not varying
   The taxi service charges a flat rate, regardless of distance.
9. complete and definite; absolute
   She gave me a flat "no" when I asked for a favor.

adverb “flat”

1. in a level or smooth manner; so as to be flat
   Spread the quilt flat over the bed.
2. (UK, informal) completely; absolutely
   He refused flat to help me with the project.
3. in exactly the time specified; precisely
   She ran the race in three minutes flat.
4. (in music) at a lower pitch than required
   The violinist played a bit flat.

noun “flat”

1. (UK) a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building; an apartment
   They bought a new flat overlooking the river.
2. an area of level ground, often near a body of water
   The mud flats are rich feeding grounds for birds.
3. the flat side of an object, especially a blade
   He struck the opponent with the flat of his sword.
4. a musical note that is one semitone lower than a natural note
   This melody is in A flat major.
5. (informal) a tire without air; a deflated tire
   I had to pull over because of a flat.