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roof

In most contexts, "roof" refers to the exterior top of a building. However, if you are talking about the inside surface that you see when looking up from inside a room, it is more common to use the word "ceiling". When used as a verb, "roof" describes the act of installing the covering. It is usually followed by the area being covered, such as "roofing a house." In figurative speech, "roof" often refers to a maximum limit or a cap on something, similar to how a physical roof stops things from going higher.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Leo is in his room gaming while David is at the hardware store.

David Smith

Leo, does the roof look like it's sagging from your window? Just checking for synergy.

Leo Smith

Idk. Stop capping and just call a pro.

💡

David uses 'synergy' incorrectly as a corporate buzzword to describe structural alignment. Leo responds with 'capping', Gen-Z slang meaning 'lying' or 'exaggerating', showing his cynical personality.

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noun

The upper covering of a building or vehicle.

"Rain leaked through the roof during the storm."

noun

The highest point or upper limit of something.

"The price ceiling acted as a roof for the housing market."

verb (transitive)

To provide with a roof or covering.

"They plan to roof the porch before winter arrives."

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