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- pronunciation:
- steI
shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the spot or location normally occupied by a person or thing.
The soldier went back to his station.- synonyms:
- position, post
- similar words:
- location, place, stand
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definition 2: |
a location, building, or establishment that is central to a service or business.
The rescue squad gathered at the fire station.
- synonyms:
- headquarters
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definition 3: |
a regular stopping place for vehicles in a transportation system; depot.
a train station
- synonyms:
- depot, terminal
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definition 4: |
an organization equipped for broadcasting radio or television.
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definition 5: |
the particular radio or television frequency used by such an organization.
- synonyms:
- channel
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definition 6: |
position in society; status; rank.
Born into a lowly family, he strove to rise above his station.- synonyms:
- position, rank, standing, status
- similar words:
- caste, degree
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definition 7: |
a place of military duty.
- synonyms:
- post
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definition 8: |
a center of activity.
a space station |
related words: |
appointment, base, capacity, caste, channel, class, department, grade, league, level, locality, place, plane, position, terminal |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
stations, stationing, stationed |
definition: |
to assign to a particular place, as in the military or civil service; post.
- synonyms:
- post
- similar words:
- appoint, assign, billet, install, locate, place, site
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related words: |
base, man, set |
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