noun · neutral
platform
UK/ˈplætfɔːm/US/ˈplætfɔrm/PLAT·form
a service or technology where people can share content or interact, often online
Examples
“Many creators use online platforms to share their videos.”
“The university launched a learning platform for students.”
“Policy changes on the platform affected millions of users.”
Band 8 sentence
“For my presentation I compared how different digital platforms moderate content and the effect this has on public debate.”
Collocations
- online platform
- platform for
- digital platform
Word family
Common mistakes
I uploaded it on platform.→I uploaded it on the platform.
She uses many platform to sell her art.→She uses many platforms to sell her art.
I found it on the website, not the platform.→I found it on the site, not the platform.
Say it for a higher band
5site→6website→7+platform
Synonyms
site
website
Easily confused
site
“Please visit our site for more details about the course.”
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