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platform
Noun
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A platform is a raised stage where speeches, concerts and other performances are made.
The principal of the school stood on the platform to give a speech to parents about the school's upcoming changes.
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A platform is a raised structure from which passengers can enter or leave a train, metro etc.
The passengers waited for the train on the platform.
boots
noun
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(dated) A servant at a hotel etc. who cleans and blacks the boots and shoes.
Boots
properNoun
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A British pharmacy chain