floor
Translation
floor, story
Examples
The cat is sleeping on the floor.
The cat is sleeping on the floor.
My office is on the third floor.
My office is on the third floor.
Grammar Patterns
((on the ... floor)) refers to the level of a building My office is on the third floor.
((on the floor)) refers to the ground surface of a room The cat is sleeping on the floor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ground, level, story; Antonyms: ceiling
Etymology
From Old English 'flōr', meaning 'floor, pavement, ground'.
Memory Tips
Imagine walking on the 'floor' and seeing 'four' tiles. The sound is similar.