ROOF Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

roof 1 of 2

noun

ˈrüf

Definition of roof next

as in canopy

a raised covering over something for decoration or protection the roof of the pavilion leaks when it rains

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as in house

the place where one lives as long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules

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roof

2 of 2

verb

as in to house

to provide with living quarters or shelter fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

eject
evict

Examples of roof in a Sentence

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Noun

On the roof, there were florals by Rosecrans and Flowers by Ford everywhere and a bar at the corner. —

Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024 In April 2023, water intrusion through the roof caused a piece of the ceiling in the Ahwahnee’s dining solarium to fall and strike an employee, according to the report. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024

Verb

Lawmakers also made the fortified roof grant program, which helps some homeowners pay for roofing upgrades, permanent and passed changes aimed at decreasing the number of insurance lawsuits. —

Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 10 July 2024 The air intakes on the front of the yacht and the snorkel on the hardtop also resemble the hood and roof scoops on a high-performance four-wheeler. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for roof

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