What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
placed
Example
She placed the vase on the table. [placed: verb]
Example
The books were placed neatly on the shelf. [placed: past participle]
positioned
Example
He positioned the camera to get the best shot. [positioned: verb]
Example
The chairs were positioned in a circle for the meeting. [positioned: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Placed is more commonly used than positioned in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between placed and positioned?
Both placed and positioned are neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
