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Deck

dɛk
Common
~ 4300
~ 4300, Common
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A flat surface that forms a floor on a ship or a vehicle., A wooden platform built onto the back of a house, typically used for outdoor relaxation or dining., A set of playing cards.

Deck - Meanings

A flat surface that forms a floor on a ship or a vehicle.

Example: We sat on the deck of the boat and enjoyed the view.
Usage: formalContext: maritime or transportation settings
Note: Commonly used in nautical contexts.

A wooden platform built onto the back of a house, typically used for outdoor relaxation or dining.

Example: Let's have dinner on the deck tonight.
Usage: informalContext: home settings
Note: Often found in residential areas for leisure activities.

A set of playing cards.

Example: She shuffled the deck before dealing the cards.
Usage: formalContext: card games or gambling
Note: Commonly used in card-playing contexts.

Deck's synonyms

deck

A flat surface that forms the floor of a ship or a similar structure.
Example: The deck of the ship was spacious and offered a beautiful view of the ocean.
Note: The word 'deck' specifically refers to the floor of a ship or a similar structure.

platform

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example: The platform at the train station was crowded with commuters.
Note: While 'platform' can also refer to a raised surface, it is more commonly used in the context of transportation stations or stages.

patio

An outdoor area adjoining a house, typically used for dining or recreation.
Example: They enjoyed breakfast on the patio overlooking the garden.
Note: A 'patio' is specifically an outdoor area next to a house, often used for leisure activities.

terrace

A flat area of ground near a building, often with a wall or railing around it, used for sitting outside.
Example: The restaurant had a terrace where diners could enjoy their meals al fresco.
Note: A 'terrace' is usually an elevated flat area near a building, often with a wall or railing around it, used for outdoor seating or recreational purposes.

veranda

A roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor.
Example: They relaxed on the veranda, sipping tea and watching the sunset.
Note: A 'veranda' is a roofed platform along the outside of a house, typically at ground level, used for relaxation or socializing.

Deck expressions, common phrases

Hit the deck

To drop quickly to the ground, especially to avoid danger.
Example: When the alarm sounded, we all hit the deck and waited for further instructions.
Note: The phrase uses 'deck' to refer to the ground or floor rather than a literal deck on a ship or building.

Clear the deck

To remove obstacles or unnecessary things in preparation for something important.
Example: Let's clear the deck of all unnecessary items before we start the meeting.
Note: In this context, 'deck' refers to a surface that needs to be free of clutter, not necessarily a physical deck.

Deck out

To decorate or adorn something elaborately or stylishly.
Example: She decked out the house with Christmas decorations.
Note: Using 'deck' in this way implies adding decorative elements rather than constructing a physical platform.

Below deck

Refers to the lower part of a ship, typically where crew members work or store supplies.
Example: The crew worked tirelessly below deck to ensure the ship was ready for the storm.
Note: The phrase 'below deck' specifically indicates a location on a ship, different from the general sense of 'deck' as a surface.

Deck of cards

A set of playing cards used for games or fortune-telling.
Example: She shuffled the deck of cards before dealing them out for the game.
Note: In this context, 'deck' refers to a specific set of cards rather than a physical platform.

On deck

Available and ready to work or participate.
Example: We need all hands on deck to finish this project on time.
Note: The phrase 'on deck' refers to being ready to act or participate, not being physically present on a deck.

Deck the halls

To decorate a place, especially with festive ornaments or decorations.
Example: It's time to deck the halls for the holiday season!
Note: Using 'deck' in this context means adorning a space with decorations, not necessarily constructing a physical deck.

Deck everyday (slang) expressions

Decked out

To be dressed or adorned in an elaborate or stylish manner.
Example: She was all decked out in a fancy gown for the party.
Note: While 'decked' comes from 'deck' in the sense of decorating or adorning, 'decked out' specifically refers to dressing up.

Deck someone

To punch or physically strike someone with force.
Example: He got decked by a punch to the face during the fight.
Note: In this context, 'deck' is used as a more slang-oriented term for hitting someone.

Deck as in skateboard deck

The flat, elongated board part of a skateboard where a person stands while skateboarding.
Example: She loved doing tricks on her skateboard deck at the skate park.
Note: This slang term refers specifically to a part of a skateboard and is not related to the usual meaning of 'deck'.

Decked the question

To skillfully or successfully handle or tackle a task or question.
Example: He decked the question during the exam, surprising everyone with his answer.
Note: In this context, 'decked' means to handle or address a situation effectively.

Casino deck

A set of playing cards shuffled and used in card games like poker or blackjack.
Example: Players were waiting for the dealer to shuffle the deck for the next round of blackjack.
Note: While 'deck' generally refers to a surface or level, in this context, 'deck' specifically denotes a set of cards used in gambling.

Deck - Examples

I shuffled the cards in the deck.
The sailors were working on the deck.
We sat on the deck and enjoyed the view.

Deck grammar

Deck - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: deck
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): decks, deck
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): deck
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): decked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): decking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): decks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): deck
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): deck
Syllables, Separation and Stress
deck Contains 1 syllables: deck
Phonetic transcription: ˈdek
deck , ˈdek (The red syllable is stressed)

Deck - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
deck: ~ 4300 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.