place

US /pleɪs/

UK /pleɪs/

1.

a particular position or point in space

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This is a good place to sit.

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Let's find a quiet place to talk.

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location spot area position site

2.

a house or dwelling

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My place is small but cozy.

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Do you want to come over to my place tonight?

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home residence abode dwelling

3.

a position in a hierarchy or sequence

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She earned her place at the top of the class.

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He took his place in line.

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rank standing status position

1.

put in a particular position

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Please place the book on the table.

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She carefully placed the vase on the shelf.

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put set position lay deposit

2.

identify the position of (something)

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Can you place the origin of this accent?

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I can't quite place where I've seen him before.

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identify recognize locate pinpoint

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in place of place mat place setting place kick in the first place take place place an order