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places

[pleɪsɪz]

places Definition

  • 1an area, a spot, or a location, usually with a name or designated for a specific purpose
  • 2positions in a competition or ranking

Using places: Examples

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

  • Example

    I know some great places to eat around here.

  • Example

    The first place in the race went to John.

  • Example

    She took first place in the spelling bee.

  • Example

    This is not the place to discuss that topic.

  • Example

    He's in a better place now.

places Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for places

  • areas
  • locations
  • spots
  • sites
  • positions

Phrases with places

  • to happen or occur

    Example

    The meeting will take place next week.

  • not in the correct or appropriate position or situation

    Example

    His behavior was out of place at the formal dinner party.

  • to remind someone of their inferior position or status

    Example

    She put him in his place after he made a sexist comment.

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Summary: places in Brief

The term 'places' [pleɪsɪz] refers to areas, spots, or locations, often with a name or designated for a specific purpose. It can also refer to positions in a competition or ranking, as in 'She took first place in the spelling bee.' Common phrases include 'take place,' meaning to happen, and 'out of place,' meaning not in the correct or appropriate position or situation.