site

[saɪt]

site Definition

  • 1an area of ground on which a town, building, or monument is constructed
  • 2a place where something is, was, or will be located or has happened
  • 3a website

Using site: Examples

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

  • Example

    The site of the new factory has not yet been decided.

  • Example

    This is the site where the battle took place.

  • Example

    I found the information on their site.

  • Example

    The construction site is closed to the public.

  • Example

    The archaeological site is open for visitors.

site Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for site

Idioms Using site

  • at a particular place, especially where work is being done or an event is happening

    Example

    The manager is on site to supervise the construction.

  • away from a particular place, especially where work is being done or an event is happening

    Example

    The meeting will be held off site at a nearby hotel.

  • without having seen the place or thing beforehand

    Example

    I bought the car site unseen and it turned out to be a great deal.

Phrases with site

  • a place where a building is being constructed

    Example

    The building site is noisy and dusty.

  • camp site

    a place where people can camp overnight

    Example

    We found a great camp site by the lake.

  • a location connected to the internet that maintains one or more web pages

    Example

    I found the recipe on their web site.

Origins of site

from Latin 'situs', meaning 'position'

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Summary: site in Brief

The term 'site' [saɪt] refers to a physical location, such as a town, building, or monument, or a virtual location, such as a website. It can also refer to the place where something has happened or will happen. Examples include 'The site of the new factory has not yet been decided.' and 'I found the information on their site.' Phrases like 'building site' and idioms like 'on site' extend the meaning of 'site' to specific contexts.

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