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Located

UK /["/ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/"]/US /["/ˈləʊkeɪtɪd/"]/

Definition

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

In simple words: found in a place

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • located near
  • located in
  • located at

Synonyms

  • situated

Antonyms

  • removed
  • displaced
  • lost

Common mistakes

  • 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.