A1noun 1K

Place

UK /["/pleɪs/"]/ US /["/pleɪs/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

a particular position, point or area

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In simple words: a location or area

Examples

• This is a great place to have a picnic.
• Can you show me the place where you found that book?
• You need to place your order at the counter.
• Please place your hands on the table while you wait.
• What's the best place to visit in the city?
• He tried to place the blame on someone else.
• This place feels so peaceful and relaxing.
• She wants to place her trust in you.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Place' is suitable for speaking about locations, positions, and situational contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where more specific language might be more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

place + object (e.g., place the book on the table)

Memory hint

Think of 'place' as a 'spot' where you can 'place' something.

Collocations

• finish in
• get
• take
• go to somebody
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• sit (down) in
• take
• go back to
• card
• mat
• setting
• the place of honour/​honor
• college
• nursery
• school
• get
• win
• award somebody
• place at
• place in
• place on
• get
• offer somebody
• lose
• place on
• finish in
• get
• take
• go to somebody
• central
• important
• prominent
• have
• hold
• occupy
• place in
• it’s not somebody’s place to
• a place in history
• convenient
• good
• great
• mark
• lose
• name
• at a/​the place
• in a/​the place
• in place
• all over the place
• no place
• not the place
• central
• important
• prominent
• have
• hold
• occupy
• place in
• it’s not somebody’s place to
• a place in history

Synonyms

• give way to

Antonyms

• displace
• remove
• depart

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'space' when describing unoccupied areas.
• Using 'place' as a verb only in casual conversation, overlooking its formal uses.
• Mixing up 'place' as a noun with 'to place' as a verb.