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place
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- pronunciation:
- pleIs
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- take place
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
places, placing, placed |
| definition 1: |
to put in a certain spot or position.
Marta carefully placed the baby in the crib.- synonyms:
- lay, locate, put, set
- similar words:
- arrange, install, pitch
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| definition 2: |
to ask a store or restaurant for something you want.
We placed our order for food with the waitress. |
| related words: |
apply, include, keep, pack, stand |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a certain area of space used or intended for some purpose.
Let's look for a nice place to eat lunch.Put your keys in a safe place.- synonyms:
- location, spot
- similar words:
- area, position, scene, setting, station
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| definition 2: |
a particular point or position within something or among things.
I lost my place in the book.Could you please hold my place in line?- similar words:
- page, spot
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| definition 3: |
situation or position.
I would hate to be in his place.- similar words:
- state
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| definition 4: |
a person's home.
Let's meet at your place tomorrow.- synonyms:
- home, house
- similar words:
- dwelling, residence
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| related words: |
apartment, condition, house, patch, position |
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| phrase: |
take place |
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