What is another word for roof?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːf] (IPA)

A roof is one of the most important components of a building, providing protection from the elements. There are various synonyms for the word roof, including "canopy," which refers to an overhead covering that provides shelter; "top," which is a general term for the highest point of a structure; "ceiling," which is the interior surface that covers the upper limit of a room; "dome," which is a rounded roof that may be supported by columns or walls; and "shelter," which is a structure that provides protection from the weather. Each of these synonyms has a different connotation and context, but all serve the same essential purpose of keeping us dry and safe inside.

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What are the hypernyms for Roof?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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What are the meronyms for Roof?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

What are the opposite words for roof?

Roof refers to the top covering of a building, shelter or vehicle. Antonyms, on the other hand, refer to words that are opposite in meaning to another word. Antonyms for roof include; bottom, floor, foundation, ground, base, footing, cellar, basement, underneath, and subterranean. The bottom is the lowest part that supports the whole structure, while the floor is a level surface on which people can stand. Foundation, footing, and base refer to the structure that supports a building. The terms cellar, basement, and subterranean suggest places below the ground level. Ground and underneath refer to the surface below a building or vehicle. Knowing antonyms helps improve vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills.

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Usage examples for Roof

She had not seen him alone, even for a moment, but now, at last, they were under the same roof, and each of his letters from Rede Place had been a cry of longing for her.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Stas protected Nell as best he could from the sun and did not permit her to lean for even a moment out of the palanquin, whose little roof he covered with a piece of white percale in order to make it double.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
I suppose you'll keep the roof over you to-day, Mr. Merl?
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Roof

  • Rarely do members of the same family grow up under the same roof.
    Richard Bach
  • The rise of anime had to happen. If the Japanese could tell better American stories, it would go through the roof. They still tell stories which are very much oriental. I take my hat off to them.
    Ralph Bakshi
  • A strong economy causes an increase in the demand for housing; the increased demand for housing drives real-estate prices and rentals through the roof. And then affordable housing becomes completely inaccessible.
    William Baldwin
  • Our house was bombed, and the roof fell in. We were sitting under the stairs of the basement, and we were quite safe, but it brought home the realization. In two nights 400 people were killed in small town.
    Roger Bannister
  • People in New York love having roof parties.
    Todd Barry

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