Placed: meaning, definitions and examples

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placed

[ pleɪst ]

^{Context #1}

in a particular position

To put or set in a particular position or place. To arrange or set in a particular location. To lay down. To establish or settle in a particular position.

Synonyms

locate, position, put, set

Examples of usage

He placed the book on the shelf.
She placed the vase on the table.
The company placed an advertisement in the newspaper.
I placed my trust in him to get the job done.

^{Context #2}

in a competition or race

To finish in a specified position in a competition or race. To achieve a particular ranking in a competition. To come in a certain position.

Synonyms

come in, finish, rank

Examples of usage

She placed first in the race.
The team placed second in the tournament.
He placed third in the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "placed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colocado

🇮🇳 रखा हुआ

🇩🇪 gesetzt

🇮🇩 ditempatkan

🇺🇦 розміщений

🇵🇱 umieszczony

🇯🇵 置かれた (おかれた)

🇫🇷 placé

🇪🇸 colocado

🇹🇷 yerleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 놓인

🇸🇦 موضوع

🇨🇿 umístěný

🇸🇰 umiestnený

🇨🇳 放置 (fàngzhì)

🇸🇮 postavljen

🇮🇸 settur

🇰🇿 орналастырылған

🇬🇪 განთავსებული

🇦🇿 yerləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 colocado

Word origin

The word 'placed' originates from the Middle English word 'plasen', which means 'to place, put, set'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of placing or positioning objects or oneself has been fundamental to human activities and interactions throughout history, making 'placed' a common and widely understood term in the English language.