ROOF


Meaning of ROOF in English

■ noun ( plural ~s )

1》 the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle.

↘the top inner surface of a covered area or space.

2》 the upper limit or level of prices or wages.

■ verb cover with a ~.

↘function as the ~ of.

Phrases

go through the ~ informal (of prices or figures) reach extreme levels.

hit (or go through ) the ~ informal suddenly become very angry.

Derivatives

~er noun

~ing noun

~less adjective

Origin

OE hrōf , of Gmc origin.

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