place

[pleɪs]

place Definition

• 1. a particular position or point in space
• 2. an area, town, building, etc., used for a particular purpose
• 3. a position in a sequence or hierarchy

Using place: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "place" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I can't find my place in the book.

• Example

  This is a great place to have a picnic.

• Example

  He took first place in the race.

• Example

  She's in a good place right now.

place Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for place

• location
• spot
• site
• position
• locale

Antonyms for place

• remove
• displace

Idioms Using place

• put someone in their place

  to remind someone of their lower status or inferiority

  Example

  The boss put the new employee in their place when they tried to give orders.

• know one's place

  to understand and accept one's position in society or a hierarchy

  Example

  She knows her place in the company and doesn't try to overstep her boundaries.

• all over the place

  disorganized or chaotic

  Example

  Her thoughts were all over the place during the exam.

Phrases with place

• take place

  to happen or occur

  Example

  The concert will take place next week.

• in place

  in the correct or appropriate position

  Example

  Make sure all the furniture is in place before the guests arrive.

• out of place

  not in the correct or appropriate position

  Example

  The vase looked out of place on the shelf.

Origins of place

from Old English 'plæse', meaning 'open space'

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Summary: place in Brief

The term 'place' [pleɪs] refers to a specific position or point in space, an area or building used for a particular purpose, or a position in a sequence or hierarchy. It is used in phrases like 'take place,' meaning to happen, and idioms like 'put someone in their place,' meaning to remind someone of their inferiority. 'Place' has formal synonyms like 'location' and 'position,' and informal ones like 'spot' and 'joint.'