A2noun 1K

Position

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

Meaning of Position

the place where somebody/something is located

In simple words: A specific place or location where something is or someone is.

Position in a sentence

• She applied for the position of manager at the company.
• He found a comfortable position to read his book.
• The team is in a strong position to win the championship.
• Make sure to adjust your position when you sit at your desk.
• In yoga, it’s important to hold each position correctly.

How to use Position

Use 'position' to refer to a physical location or a role in a company. It's neutral and appropriate for most contexts, including formal and informal settings. Avoid using it in very casual speech when simpler terms like 'spot' or 'place' might work.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'position' as a 'place in line' or where you stand.

Related words

Collocations with Position

• correct
• exact
• central
• take
• take up
• jostle for
• in position
• into position
• out of position
• correct
• exact
• central
• take
• take up
• jostle for
• in position
• into position
• out of position
• comfortable
• uncomfortable
• crouched
• assume
• change
• shift
• business
• economic
• financial
• achieve
• attain
• reach
• in a/​the position
• position of
• extreme
• ideological
• philosophical
• adopt
• take
• defend
• position on
• first
• second
• etc.
• establish
• gain
• secure
• position among
• position in
• a position of authority
• a position of influence
• a position of power
• full-time
• part-time
• current
• have
• hold
• occupy
• in a/​the position
• position at
• position in
• correct
• exact
• central
• take
• take up
• jostle for
• in position
• into position
• out of position
• correct
• exact
• central
• take
• take up
• jostle for
• in position
• into position
• out of position
• correct
• exact
• central
• take
• take up
• jostle for
• in position
• into position
• out of position

Synonyms for Position

• post

Opposites of Position

• displacement
• removal
• departure

Common mistakes with Position

• Confused with 'posture'; both involve positions but in different contexts.
• Using 'positions' when referring to roles without clarifying the context.
• Mixing up 'position' as a noun and 'to position' as a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Position

What does Position mean?

A specific place or location where something is or someone is.

What is the definition of Position?

the place where somebody/something is located

How do you use Position in a sentence?

She applied for the position of manager at the company.

Can you give another example of Position?

He found a comfortable position to read his book.

What are synonyms for Position?

Common alternatives include post.

What is the opposite of Position?

Opposite meanings include displacement, removal, departure.

What words go with Position?

It commonly pairs with correct, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of position, correct, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of position, comfortable, uncomfortable, crouched, assume, change, shift, business, economic, financial, achieve, attain, reach, in a/​the position, position of, extreme, ideological, philosophical, adopt, take, defend, position on, first, second, etc., establish, gain, secure, position among, position in, a position of authority, a position of influence, a position of power, full-time, part-time, current, have, hold, occupy, in a/​the position, position at, position in, correct, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of position, correct, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of position, correct, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of position.

What are common mistakes when using Position?

Confused with 'posture'; both involve positions but in different contexts. Using 'positions' when referring to roles without clarifying the context. Mixing up 'position' as a noun and 'to position' as a verb.

How do you pronounce Position?

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

When should I use Position?

Use 'position' to refer to a physical location or a role in a company. It's neutral and appropriate for most contexts, including formal and informal settings. Avoid using it in very casual speech when simpler terms like 'spot' or 'place' might work.

What CEFR level is Position?

"Position" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.