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Located

🇬🇧 UK /["/ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈləʊkeɪtɪd/"]/

Meaning of Located

if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been put there

In simple words: found in a place

Located in a sentence

• a small town located 30 miles south of Chicago
• The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station.
• The town is strategically located midway between Belfast and Dublin.
• a small, centrally located hotel
• Courtrooms are typically located in the interior of the building.
• The Web connects members regardless of where they are located geographically.
• Tribal lands are primarily located in remote rural regions.

How to use Located

Used to describe where something is placed or situated. More common in written contexts; in spoken English, people might say 'is at' instead.

Grammar pattern

located + object

Memory hint

Think of 'location' — if something is located, it has a specific address.

Related words

Collocations with Located

• located near
• located in
• located at

Synonyms for Located

• situated

Opposites of Located

• removed
• displaced
• lost

Common mistakes with Located

• Using it without an object, such as saying 'The store is located' instead of 'The store is located on Main Street.'
• Confusing with 'locate', which has a different grammatical use.
• Overusing in conversation; it's more formal.

Frequently asked questions about Located

What does Located mean?

found in a place

What is the definition of Located?

if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been put there

How do you use Located in a sentence?

a small town located 30 miles south of Chicago

Can you give another example of Located?

The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station.

What are synonyms for Located?

Common alternatives include situated.

What is the opposite of Located?

Opposite meanings include removed, displaced, lost.

What words go with Located?

It commonly pairs with located near, located in, located at.

What are common mistakes when using Located?

Using it without an object, such as saying 'The store is located' instead of 'The store is located on Main Street.' Confusing with 'locate', which has a different grammatical use. Overusing in conversation; it's more formal.

How do you pronounce Located?

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

When should I use Located?

Used to describe where something is placed or situated. More common in written contexts; in spoken English, people might say 'is at' instead.

What CEFR level is Located?

"Located" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.