Situations: meaning, definitions and examples
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situations
[ ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz ]
in daily life
A set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs.
Synonyms
circumstances, conditions, scenario
Examples of usage
- I have never been in such a difficult situation before.
- The new manager handled the situation well.
in social interactions
A particular or striking complex of affairs at a stage in the action of a narrative or drama.
Synonyms
circumstances, scenario, setting
Examples of usage
- The tense situation between the two countries finally eased.
- The situation in the movie was intense and gripping.
Translations
Translations of the word "situations" in other languages:
🇵🇹 situações
🇮🇳 परिस्थितियाँ
🇩🇪 Situationen
🇮🇩 situasi
🇺🇦 ситуації
🇵🇱 sytuacje
🇯🇵 状況
🇫🇷 situations
🇪🇸 situaciones
🇹🇷 durumlar
🇰🇷 상황들
🇸🇦 مواقف
🇨🇿 situace
🇸🇰 situácie
🇨🇳 情况
🇸🇮 situacije
🇮🇸 aðstæður
🇰🇿 жағдайлар
🇬🇪 სიტუაციები
🇦🇿 vəziyyətlər
🇲🇽 situaciones
Word origin
The word 'situation' originated from the Latin word 'situatio', which means 'a placing, position, or situation'. It entered the English language in the 15th century. Over time, 'situation' has evolved to encompass various contexts and meanings, reflecting the complexity of circumstances and conditions in which people find themselves.