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Situated

UK /["/ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/"]/US /["/ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/"]/

Definition

in a particular place or position

In simple words: Located or found in a particular place.

Examples

  • My bedroom was situated on the top floor of the house.
  • The hotel is **beautifully situated** in a quiet spot near the river.
  • All the best theatres and restaurants are situated within a few minutes' walk of each other.
  • Zakro was well situated for trade with Greece.
  • ideally situated for touring the country
  • Small businesses are well situated to benefit from the single market.

Usage notes

Used to describe the location of something. More common in written English than in casual spoken conversation. Avoid using for very informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'situated' as 'site located' — both relate to a place.

Collocations

  • be
  • beautifully
  • delightfully
  • ideally
  • for

Synonyms

  • located
  • placed
  • positioned
  • set
  • found

Antonyms

  • removed
  • dislocated
  • distant

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'situation' — one describes location, the other describes context.
  • Omitting the context when saying 'situated' — always specify where.
  • Using 'situated' in slang contexts — it sounds too formal.