|
|
- pronunciation:
- sI
chu
eI
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
state of affairs; circumstances.
His false testimony put him in a bad situation.- synonyms:
- circumstance, footing, position, standing
- similar words:
- business, condition, pass, picture, thing
|
| definition 2: |
place, site, or manner of location.
The garden has poor situation for drainage.- synonyms:
- location, placement, position
- similar words:
- lie, place, site
|
| definition 3: |
condition; case.
His situation is grave.- synonyms:
- condition, state, status
- similar words:
- case, place, position
|
| definition 4: |
a difficult or disturbing set of circumstances requiring urgent attention.
The mayor assured the public that he was dealing with the situation and asked for calm. |
| related words: |
ambiance, billet, condition, degree, dependence, environment, habitation, life, locality, matter, milieu, occasion, occurrence, place, pose, trip |
|
|
|
|
| derivation: |
situational (adj.) |
|
|