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Centre

UK /["/ˈsentə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈsentər/"]/

Definition

the middle point or part of something

In simple words: The middle point of something.

Examples

  • The shopping centre is always crowded on weekends.
  • She placed the vase in the centre of the table.
  • There is a new community centre where people can meet.
  • He stood in the centre of the room during the presentation.
  • The centre of our conversation was about travel.

Usage notes

Used to refer to a specific middle location, often in a geographical or physical context. In British English, 'centre' is used instead of the American 'center'. Avoid using in very scientific contexts where 'nucleus' might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'centre' as the place where a circle joins — the very middle!

Collocations

  • dead
  • exact
  • true
  • at the centre (of)
  • in the centre (of)
  • the centre of the city
  • the centre of (the) town
  • dead
  • exact
  • true
  • at the centre (of)
  • in the centre (of)
  • the centre of the city
  • the centre of (the) town
  • important
  • leading
  • main
  • centre for
  • a centre of excellence
  • a centre of government
  • a centre of population
  • important
  • leading
  • main
  • centre for
  • a centre of excellence
  • a centre of government
  • a centre of population
  • party
  • ground
  • left of centre
  • right of centre

Synonyms

  • middle
  • heart
  • core
  • hub
  • nucleus

Antonyms

  • edge
  • periphery

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with the American spelling 'center'.
  • Using inappropriately in contexts where 'hub' or 'focus' is more accurate.