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Synonyms of roof
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
- the roof of the pavilion leaks when it rains
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2
the place where one lives
- as long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules
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- duplex,
- ranch,
- ranch house,
- saltbox,
- semi
- [chiefly British],
- split level,
- townhome,
- town house,
- tract house,
- triplex
roof
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of roof (Entry 2 of 2)
to provide with living quarters or shelter
- fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week
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The first known use of roof was before the 12th century
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