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Ram

ræm
Common
~ 3200
~ 3200, Common
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. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Male sheep, To strike or push with force, To cram or stuff tightly

Ram - Meanings

Male sheep

Example: The farmer kept a ram with the ewes for breeding purposes.
Usage: formalContext: agricultural or zoological discussions
Note: In this context, 'ram' specifically refers to a male sheep.

To strike or push with force

Example: The battering ram broke down the castle gate.
Usage: formalContext: historical or military contexts
Note: This usage often refers to a tool or weapon used for breaking through barriers.

To cram or stuff tightly

Example: She rammed all her clothes into the suitcase before leaving for the trip.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Used informally to describe forcefully packing or fitting things into a space.

Ram's synonyms

batter

To batter means to hit something with force, similar to how a ram uses its horns to strike.
Example: The ram battered the gate with its horns.
Note: Batter is more commonly used to describe hitting something repeatedly or with greater force than just a single strike.

butt

To butt means to strike with the head or horns, typically in a forceful manner, similar to how a ram uses its horns to strike.
Example: The goat butted the fence to escape from the enclosure.
Note: Butt is often used specifically to describe hitting or striking with the head, especially in animals.

strike

To strike means to hit forcefully or suddenly, similar to how a ram uses its horns to strike.
Example: The ram struck the tree with its powerful horns.
Note: Strike is a more general term for hitting something forcefully, not necessarily with a specific body part like horns.

Ram expressions, common phrases

Rambling on

To talk at length in a confused or inconsequential way.
Example: She kept rambling on about her vacation, not noticing that nobody was listening.
Note: This phrase uses 'rambling' as a metaphor for talking aimlessly, rather than referring to the physical act of pushing forcefully.

Ram into

To crash violently into something.
Example: The car rammed into the side of the building, causing significant damage.
Note: In this context, 'ram' implies a forceful collision or impact.

Ram down

To forcefully impose or push something onto others.
Example: He rammed his opinion down everyone's throats, not allowing for any other viewpoints.
Note: Here, 'ram' conveys the idea of imposing one's opinions aggressively rather than physically striking something.

Ram home

To emphasize a point strongly and clearly.
Example: The teacher rammed home the importance of studying for the upcoming exam.
Note: In this phrase, 'ram' emphasizes the forcefulness of driving a point across effectively.

Ram raid

A sudden and forceful theft or robbery, often involving crashing a vehicle into a building to gain access.
Example: The thieves carried out a ram raid on the jewelry store, smashing the windows and grabbing valuables.
Note: This term specifically refers to a type of burglary where a vehicle is used to break into a building, typically a store, and steal goods.

Rambling rose

A type of rose plant that grows in a sprawling or climbing manner.
Example: The garden was filled with beautiful rambling roses that climbed up the trellis.
Note: In this case, 'rambling' describes the growth pattern of the rose plant rather than aimless speech.

Ram home a point

To make a point or argument very clear and emphasize its significance.
Example: The speaker used personal stories to ram home the importance of empathy in leadership.
Note: Here, 'ram' implies forcefully driving a specific point or message home, making it memorable and impactful.

Ram everyday (slang) expressions

Ram

To forcefully push or cram something into a small space.
Example: I need to ram this information into my head before the exam.
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Rammy

Used to describe a situation that is chaotic, rowdy, or aggressive.
Example: The party was so wild, it got really rammy towards the end.
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Rambo

Refers to someone who is overly macho, aggressive, or tries to act tough.
Example: He thinks he's some kind of Rambo, always showing off his muscles.
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Rammed

Describes a situation where a space is tightly packed or filled to capacity.
Example: The club was so crowded, we were all rammed in like sardines.
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Ram-jam

Used to describe a lively, energetic, or bustling atmosphere or event.
Example: The concert was a ram-jam event, with people dancing everywhere.
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Rampage

Refers to a sudden outburst of anger, violence, or intense behavior.
Example: After losing the game, he went on a rampage and threw his controller.
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Rambunctious

Describes a high-spirited, boisterous, or uncontrollably exuberant behavior.
Example: The kids were so rambunctious at the party, running around and laughing loudly.
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Ram - Examples

The computer needs more RAM to run smoothly.
The program is using a lot of munkamemória.
The phone has a large belső memória capacity.

Ram grammar

Ram - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: ram
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): rams
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): ram
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): rammed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): ramming
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): rams
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): ram
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): ram
Syllabification and Stress
ram Contains 1 syllables: ram
Phonetic transcription: ˈram
ram , ˈram (The red syllable is stressed)

Ram - 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.
ram: ~ 3200 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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