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   place

   /plās/

   noun

   • 1. a particular position or point in space: "the monastery was a peaceful place" Similar locationsitespotscenesettingpositionpointsituationarearegionwhereaboutslocalevenuetechnical:locustowncityvillagehamletcountrystatearearegionlocalitydistrictneighborhoodquartersectionliterary:clime
   • ▪ a particular point on a larger surface or in a larger object or area: "I cut my hand in three places"
   • ▪ a building or area used for a specified purpose or activity: "the town has many excellent eating places"
   • ▪ a person's home: informal "what about dinner at my place?" Similar homehouseapartmenta roof over one's headaccommodationestablishmentpropertyroomsquarterslodgingspied-à-terreflatinformal:paddigsgaffformal:residenceabodedwellingdwelling placedomicilehabitation
   • ▪ a point in a book or other text reached by a reader at a particular time: "I must have lost my place in the script"
   • 2. a portion of space available or designated for or being used by someone: "they hurried to their places at the table" Similar seatchairpositionspace
   • ▪ a vacancy or available position: "she won a place to study German at the university" Similar jobday jobpositionpostappointmentsituationofficeemploymentinformal:bertharchaic:employ
   • ▪ the regular or proper position of something: "lay each slab in place"
   • ▪ a person's rank or status: "occupation structures a person's place in society" Similar statuspositionstationstandinggraderankfootingnichedated:estate
   • ▪ a right or privilege resulting from someone's role or position: "I'm sure she has a story to tell, but it's not my place to ask" Similar responsibilitydutyjobtaskrolefunctionpartconcernaffairmissionchargerightprivilegeprerogative
   • ▪ the role played by or importance attached to someone or something in a particular context: "the place of computers in improving office efficiency varies between companies"
   • 3. a position in a sequence or series, typically one ordered on the basis of merit: "his score left him in ninth place"
   • ▪ a position in a contest: "his score was good enough to leave him in ninth place"
   • ▪ any of the first three or sometimes four positions in a race (used especially of the second, third, or fourth positions). British
   • ▪ the second position, especially in a horse race. North American
   • ▪ the degree of priority given to something: "accurate reportage takes second place to lurid detail"
   • ▪ the position of a figure in a series indicated in decimal or similar notation, especially one after the decimal point: "calculate the ratios to one decimal place"
   • 4. (in place names) a square or a short street: "our new restaurant is in Hilliard Place"
   • ▪ a country house with its grounds.

   verb

   • 1. put in a particular position: "a newspaper had been placed beside my plate" Similar put downputsetset downlay downdepositpositionplantreststandsitsettlestationsituateleavestowpropleanarrangeset outarrayinformal:stickdumpbungparkplonkpopplunk
   • ▪ cause to be in a particular situation: "enemy officers were placed under arrest"
   • ▪ used to express the attitude someone has toward someone or something: "I am not able to place any trust in you" Similar putlaysetpininvest
   • ▪ used to indicate the degree of advantage or convenience enjoyed by someone or something as a result of their position or circumstances: "the company is well placed to seize the opportunity"
   • 2. find a home or employment for: "the children were placed with foster parents" Similar find employment forfind a job forfind a home foraccommodatefind accommodation forallocateassignappoint
   • ▪ dispose of (something, especially shares) by selling to a customer: "the shares were placed last November"
   • ▪ arrange for the recognition and implementation of (an order, bet, etc.): "they placed a contract for three boats"
   • ▪ order or obtain a connection for (a phone call) through an operator: "she placed a call to her husband to break the news"
   • 3. identify or classify as being of a specified type or as holding a specified position in a sequence or hierarchy: "a survey placed the company 13th for achievement" Similar rankorderput in ordergradegrouparrangesortclassclassifycategorizeputsetassign
   • ▪ remember where one has seen or how one comes to recognize (someone or something): "she eventually said she couldn't place him" Similar identifyrecognizerememberput one's finger onput a name topin downlocatepinpoint
   • ▪ achieve a specified position in a race: British "he was placed eleventh in the long individual race"
   • ▪ be among the first three in a race (or the first three or four in the UK): "he won three times and placed three times"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from an alteration of Latin platea ‘open space’, from Greek plateia (hodos) ‘broad (way)’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. placeless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › placePlace Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : physical environment : space. b. : a way for admission or transit. c. : physical surroundings : atmosphere. 2. a. : an indefinite region or expanse. all over the place. b. : a building or locality used for a special purpose. a place of learning. a fine eating place. c. archaic : the three-dimensional compass of a material object. 3. a.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PLACE definition: 1. an area, town, building, etc.: 2. a home: 3. a suitable area, building, situation, or…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › placePlace - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · A place is a position, an area, a spot, or a space. Texas is a place in the United States, and your seat at dinner is your place at the table. In the old saying "A woman's place is in the home," place means both an "appropriate location" as well as "proper social situation."

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLACE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A place is any point, building, area, town, or country. ...Temple Mount, the place where the Temple actually stood. ...a list of museums and places of interest. [+ of] We're going to a place called Mont-St-Jean. ...the opportunity to visit new places. The best place to catch fish on a canal is close to a lock. The pain is always in the same place.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › placePlace - definition of place by The Free Dictionary

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   Define place. place synonyms, place pronunciation, place translation, English dictionary definition of place. n. 1. a. An area with definite or indefinite boundaries; a portion of space. b. Room or space, especially adequate space: There is place for everyone at the...

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › placePlace Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   PLACE meaning: 1 : a specific area or region of the world a particular city, country, etc.; 2 : a building or area that is used for a particular purpose

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of place – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PLACE definition: 1. a position, building, town, area, etc: 2. to happen: 3. in the correct position: . Learn more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPLACE definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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   1. countable noun. A place is any point, building, area, town, or country. ...a list of museums and places of interest. We're going to a place called Platoro. The pain is always in the same place. Synonyms: region, city, town, quarter More Synonyms of place. 2. singular noun.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › placePLACE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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    a portion of space used for habitation, as a city, town, or village: After decades of neglect and decay, those places are making a comeback thanks to urban renewal. a building, space, location, etc., set apart or used for a specific purpose: You are encouraged to dress modestly in places of worship.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishplace noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of place noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. place. noun. /pleɪs/ Idioms. position/point/area. [countable] a particular position, point or area. in a place Keep your purse in a safe place. I can't be in two places at once. They organized several demonstrations in public places.