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In a manner that is flat or level
“He put the board flatly on the ground before measuring and cutting it.”
In an equivocal manner, without qualifications or limitations
“He flatly stated that he would never forgive her for what she had done.”
In a complete or thorough manner
“She flatly refused to participate in the project, stating that she had too many other commitments.”
In a tedious or insipid manner, lacking in energy or interest
“The song was uninspiring, to say the least, flatly performed by the uninterested singer.”
Directly or bluntly said or expressed
Adverb for lying in a horizontal position
“I was flat on the bed, unable to move.”
Adverb for expressionless or lacking in emotion
“Her voice was emotionless and flat as she blurted out the cold, hard facts.”
Adverb for established and not likely to experience any changes
“Brokers get a flat commission, plus a smaller annual commission.”
Adverb for having a broad level surface but little height or depth
“The guy with the flat cap and hearing aid was standing in the door.”
(of an expanse of water) Adverb for calm and without waves
“The air was hot, stale and oppressive, the sea as flat and lifeless as the dead.”
(of shoes) Adverb for without heels or with very low heels
“Grace flounced towards the car in her lovely dress and flat sandals.”
Adverb for lacking in enthusiasm
“I was feeling a little flat after the lack of free refreshments at the event.”
(of trade, prices, etc.) Adverb for not showing much activity
“Consumer demand is flat and business bankruptcies are rising.”
Adverb for an exact, complete or whole number or figure
“A flat dozen issues of sporting papers littered the chairs and the floors.”
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