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Place

🇬🇧 UK /["/pleɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pleɪs/"]/

Meaning of Place

a particular position, point or area

In simple words: a location or area

Place in a sentence

• This is a great place to have a picnic.
• Can you show me the place where you found that book?
• You need to place your order at the counter.
• Please place your hands on the table while you wait.
• What's the best place to visit in the city?
• He tried to place the blame on someone else.
• This place feels so peaceful and relaxing.
• She wants to place her trust in you.

How to use Place

Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Place' is suitable for speaking about locations, positions, and situational contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where more specific language might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

place + object (e.g., place the book on the table)

Memory hint

Think of 'place' as a 'spot' where you can 'place' something.

Related words

Collocations with Place

• finish in
• get
• take
• go to somebody
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• sit (down) in
• take
• go back to
• card
• mat
• setting
• the place of honour/​honor
• college
• nursery
• school
• get
• win
• award somebody
• place at
• place in
• place on
• get
• offer somebody
• lose
• place on
• finish in
• get
• take
• go to somebody
• central
• important
• prominent
• have
• hold
• occupy
• place in
• it’s not somebody’s place to
• a place in history
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• central
• important
• prominent
• have
• hold
• occupy
• place in
• it’s not somebody’s place to
• a place in history

Synonyms for Place

• give way to

Opposites of Place

• displace
• remove
• depart

Common mistakes with Place

• Confused with 'space' when describing unoccupied areas.
• Using 'place' as a verb only in casual conversation, overlooking its formal uses.
• Mixing up 'place' as a noun with 'to place' as a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Place

What does Place mean?

a location or area

What is the definition of Place?

a particular position, point or area

How do you use Place in a sentence?

This is a great place to have a picnic.

Can you give another example of Place?

Can you show me the place where you found that book?

What are synonyms for Place?

Common alternatives include give way to.

What is the opposite of Place?

Opposite meanings include displace, remove, depart.

What words go with Place?

It commonly pairs with finish in, get, take, go to somebody, convenient, good, great, mark, lose, name, at a/​the place, in a/​the place, in place, all over the place, no place, not the place, convenient, good, great, mark, lose, name, at a/​the place, in a/​the place, in place, all over the place, no place, not the place, convenient, good, great, mark, lose, name, at a/​the place, in a/​the place, in place, all over the place, no place, not the place, convenient, good, great, mark, lose, name, at a/​the place, in a/​the place, in place, all over the place, no place, not the place, convenient, good, great, mark, lose, name, at a/​the place, in a/​the place, in place, all over the place, no place, not the place, sit (down) in, take, go back to, card, mat, setting, the place of honour/​honor, college, nursery, school, get, win, award somebody, place at, place in, place on, get, offer somebody, lose, place on, finish in, get, take, go to somebody, central, important, prominent, have, hold, occupy, place in, it’s not somebody’s place to, a place in history, convenient, good, great, mark, lose, name, at a/​the place, in a/​the place, in place, all over the place, no place, not the place, central, important, prominent, have, hold, occupy, place in, it’s not somebody’s place to, a place in history.

What are common mistakes when using Place?

Confused with 'space' when describing unoccupied areas. Using 'place' as a verb only in casual conversation, overlooking its formal uses. Mixing up 'place' as a noun with 'to place' as a verb.

How do you pronounce Place?

US: /["/pleɪs/"]/, UK: /["/pleɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Place?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Place' is suitable for speaking about locations, positions, and situational contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where more specific language might be more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Place?

"Place" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.