A2noun 1K

Site

UK //saɪt// US //saɪt// Pronunciation

Definition

A location or place, especially for a specific purpose.

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In simple words: A place or location.

Examples

• The construction site was busy with activity.
• She visited the historical site during her vacation.
• This website is my favorite site for news.
• They chose a beautiful site for their picnic.
• The government is planning to develop the site into a park.

Usage notes

Used in various contexts. Can refer to physical locations (like construction sites) or websites. Avoid using in very informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'site' as a 'sight' you can visit.

Collocations

• site analysis
• construction site
• website design
• historical site
• development site

Synonyms

• location
• place
• venue
• spot
• area

Antonyms

• non-site
• off-site

Common mistakes

• Confusing 'site' with 'sight', which means vision.
• Using 'site' instead of 'situation'.
• Forgetting to use articles (a, the) before 'site'.