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Plateau

Verb / plæˈtəʊ / Another word for plateau — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side.

Synonyms & similar words

tableland tableland mesa highland upland plain prairie steppe table level elevation ridge summit crest peak cliff bluff butte knoll hill mountain

Synonyms by register

Formal

upland tableland mesa highland

Informal

flat top high ground level area

Literary

eminence uplands

Antonyms

valley trough depression lowland basin ravine

Common collocations

  • reach a plateau
  • plateau effect
  • on the plateau
  • plateau region
  • high plateau
  • arid plateau
  • plateau of Tibet

Word family

noun plateau
verb plateau

Usage note

As a noun, 'plateau' refers to a flat-topped elevated landform. As a verb, it means to reach a stable level or period of little or no growth after a period of progress.

Example sentences

  1. The animals on the plateau were adapted to the harsh environment.
  2. The plateau was a perfect spot for a picnic.
  3. The village was built on a plateau.
  4. The explorers were amazed by the vastness of the plateau.
  5. The plateau was covered in snow during the winter months.

Quotes

  • I always feel like something of an impostor. I don't know what I'm doing. I suppose I'm on a plateau.
  • You have to go through the falling down in order to learn to walk. It helps to know that you can survive it. That's an education in itself.
  • I don't think I've ever been in love, I'm sure I will be some day. I've had enormous crushes, although I've never been into the Brad Pitt thing.

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