Place: meaning, definitions and examples

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place

[ pleɪs ]

^{Context #1}

in a specific location

A particular position or point in space.

Synonyms

location, site, spot

Examples of usage

This is the perfect place for a picnic.
He found a quiet place to read his book.

^{Context #2}

put in a particular position

Put in a particular position.

Synonyms

position, put, set

Examples of usage

She placed the vase on the shelf.
He carefully placed the keys on the table.

Translations

Translations of the word "place" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lugar

🇮🇳 स्थान

जगह
रखना

🇩🇪 Ort

Platz
setzen

🇮🇩 tempat

🇺🇦 місце

🇵🇱 miejsce

🇯🇵 場所 (ばしょ)

🇫🇷 lieu

endroit
placer

🇪🇸 lugar

🇹🇷 yer

🇰🇷 장소

🇸🇦 مكان

🇨🇿 místo

🇸🇰 miesto

🇨🇳 地方 (dìfāng)

🇸🇮 mesto

🇮🇸 staður

🇰🇿 орын

🇬🇪 ადგილი

🇦🇿 yer

🇲🇽 lugar

Word origin

The word 'place' originated from the Old French word 'place' meaning 'open space, market square'. It has been in use in the English language since the 13th century. The concept of place has been integral to human existence, from designating physical locations to symbolizing importance and belonging.