Situations: meaning, definitions and examples

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situations

[ ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz ]

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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.

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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.

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in work or business

The overall state of things as they are related to the profitability of a business.

Synonyms

condition, position, state

Examples of usage

The company is facing a difficult financial situation.
We need to analyze the market situation before making any decisions.

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.