place

US /ples/

UK /pleɪs/

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noun

  • A particular position or spot.
  • A position in a ranking or competition.
  • A building or part of a building used for a particular purpose.
  • The location where an event occurs.
  • Particular location, area or region
  • A position in a competition or ranking.
  • A position in society, a profession, etc.
  • A person's situation or circumstances.

other

  • To put something in a particular position.
  • To make an order.
  • To put something in a particular position.
  • To recognize or remember someone or something.
  • To put something in a particular position.

verb

  • To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • To recognize or remember someone or something.
  • To make an order for goods or services.
  • To put something in a certain location or position
  • To put something in a particular position.
  • To achieve a particular position in a competition.

Examples

It was a terrible place to live.

He was awarded a place at Leeds University.