place

1 of 2

noun

ˈplās

plural places

: physical environment : space

: a way for admission or transit

: physical surroundings : atmosphere

: an indefinite region or expanse

all over the place

: a building or locality used for a special purpose

a place of learning

a fine eating place

archaic : the three-dimensional compass of a material object

: a particular region, center of population, or location

a nice place to visit

: a building, part of a building, or area occupied as a home

our summer place

: a particular part of a surface or body : spot

: relative position in a scale or series: such as

: position in a social scale

kept them in their place

: a step in a sequence

in the first place, it's none of your business

: a position at the conclusion of a competition

finished in last place

: a proper or designated niche or setting

the place of education in society

: an appropriate moment or point

this is not the place to discuss compensation—

Robert Moses

: a distinct condition, position, or state of mind

the postfeminist generation is in a different place—

Betty Friedan

: an available seat or accommodation

needs a place to stay

: an empty or vacated position

new ones will take their place

: the position of a figure in relation to others of a row or series

especially : the position of a digit within a numeral

: remunerative employment : job

: prestige accorded to one of high rank : status

an endless quest for preferment and place—

Time

: a public square : plaza

: a small street or court

: second place at the finish (as of a horse race)

verb

placed; placing

transitive verb

: to put in or as if in a particular place or position : set

: to present for consideration

a question placed before the group

: to put in a particular state

place a performer under contract

: to direct to a desired spot

: to cause (the voice) to produce free and well resonated singing or speaking tones

: to assign to a position in a series or category : rank

: estimate

placed the value of the estate too high

: to identify by connecting with an associated context

couldn't quite place her face

police placed them at the crime scene

: to distribute in an orderly manner : arrange

: to appoint to a position

: to find a place (such as a home or employment) for

: to give (an order) to a supplier

: to give an order for

place a bet

: to try to establish a connection for

place a telephone call

intransitive verb

: to earn a given spot in a competition

specifically : to come in second (as in a horse race)

placeable

ˈplā-sə-bəl How to pronounce place (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Noun New York City is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. I've heard it's a good place to raise children. places like Africa and South America the hottest place on earth churches and other places of worship You should plan to meet him in a public place. You've come to the right place. I have just what you need. They gave him a place to stay for the night. We're going to need a bigger place once the baby is born. He's looking to buy a place in the country. Verb The box was placed at the center of the room. You can really see the similarities when you place the two pictures side by side. Her name was placed on the list. The husbands and wives were placed in separate groups. They were placed next to each other in line. Working with sick people places him at risk for infection. By not accepting the prosecutor's deal, he places his future in the hands of the jury. We're placing you under arrest. He was released from jail and placed on probation. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But there are also federal tenants already in place, and the GSA did not immediately respond to a question about cost projections for relocating them and preparing the site. —

Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2023 Fallen leaves saved from autumn are fine fluffy insulation and can be left in place as mulch. —

Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023 The 57,000-square-foot center already has its foundations in place. —

Molly Mcvety, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2023 Seedlings die and trees are cut down, often because there isn’t a plan in place to manage them for the long haul. —

Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Feb. 2023 The bands remain in place for a period of time, usually either through the funeral service or 30 days. —

Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2023 Take Japan, which has been walking in place for two-plus decades. —

William Pesek, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 Both typically have a grippy underside or suction cups to keep them in place. —

Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 10 Feb. 2023 Mike and his colleagues march in place, drop for pushups, flash their derrières, and do machine-gun gestures from their groins. —

Lizzie Feidelson, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2023

Verb

Preview how to activate the No Sweat First Bet and how to place a wager on the Super Bowl using the new offer from FanDuel. —

Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2023 How to: Start on the floor on your hands and knees and place your hands directly under your shoulders. —

Women's Health, 11 Feb. 2023 Put 3 to 4 inches of potting soil mixed with vegetable fertilizer in the bottom and place the seed potatoes on top and cover with soil. —

Jodi Bay, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023 San Antonio police said that after a rash of thefts at the site near Southwest Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road, the builder worked with SAPD to place tracking devices on valuable items. —

Marc Duvoisin, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2023 In the past, buying a newspaper or television ad usually involved calling up a representative who would manually review and place the ad. —

Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2023 One relatively new use involves a DraftKings Sportsbook, where up to 600 people can place wireless bets through their phones at the same time. —

Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 11 Feb. 2023 That melted ice is going to drip, so be sure to place some dry rags and towels on and beneath the door to prevent big messes. —

Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023 Keep the top rail draped over the side of the tub and only place one blind into the water at a time. —

Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023 See More

Phrases Containing place

Kids Definition

place

1 of 2 noun

ˈplās

: an available space : room

make a place for the newcomer

: a region not made clear in description

all over the place

: a building or spot set apart for a special purpose

a place of learning

: a certain region or center of population

a nice place to visit

: house entry 1 sense 1, dwelling

nice place you have here

our summer place

: a certain part of a surface or body : spot

a sore place on my shoulder

lost my place in the book

: relative position in a scale or series

kept them in their place

in the first place, you're wrong

finished in last place

: a proper position

the place of education in society

: a suitable moment or point

this is not the place to discuss that problem

: an available seat or accommodation

needs a place to stay

: usual space or use

paper towels take the place of linen

: the position of a digit in a numeral

the number 316 has three places

in 2.718 the digit 1 is two places after the decimal point

: job sense 3, position

: a public square

: a short street

: second position at the finish (as of a horse race)

place

2 of 2 verb

placed; placing

: to put or arrange in a certain place or position

: to appoint to a position

was placed in command

: to find a job or home for

place a child for adoption

: to assign to a position in a series or category : rank

: estimate entry 1 sense 1

placed the value of the ring too high

: to identify by association

couldn't quite place her face

: to give an order for

place a bet

: to come in second (as in a horse race)

单词	out of place
释义	place 1 of 2 noun ˈplās plural places 1 a : physical environment : space b : a way for admission or transit c : physical surroundings : atmosphere 2 a : an indefinite region or expanse all over the place b : a building or locality used for a special purpose a place of learning a fine eating place c archaic : the three-dimensional compass of a material object 3 a : a particular region, center of population, or location a nice place to visit b : a building, part of a building, or area occupied as a home our summer place 4 : a particular part of a surface or body : spot 5 : relative position in a scale or series: such as a : position in a social scale kept them in their place b : a step in a sequence in the first place, it's none of your business c : a position at the conclusion of a competition finished in last place 6 a : a proper or designated niche or setting the place of education in society b : an appropriate moment or point this is not the place to discuss compensation—Robert Moses c : a distinct condition, position, or state of mind the postfeminist generation is in a different place—Betty Friedan 7 a : an available seat or accommodation needs a place to stay b : an empty or vacated position new ones will take their place 8 : the position of a figure in relation to others of a row or series especially : the position of a digit within a numeral 9 a : remunerative employment : job b : prestige accorded to one of high rank : status an endless quest for preferment and place—Time 10 : a public square : plaza 11 : a small street or court 12 : second place at the finish (as of a horse race) see also take place place 2 of 2 verb placed; placing transitive verb 1 a : to put in or as if in a particular place or position : set b : to present for consideration a question placed before the group c : to put in a particular state place a performer under contract d : to direct to a desired spot e : to cause (the voice) to produce free and well resonated singing or speaking tones 2 a : to assign to a position in a series or category : rank b : estimate placed the value of the estate too high c : to identify by connecting with an associated context couldn't quite place her face police placed them at the crime scene 3 : to distribute in an orderly manner : arrange 4 : to appoint to a position 5 : to find a place (such as a home or employment) for 6 a : to give (an order) to a supplier b : to give an order for place a bet c : to try to establish a connection for place a telephone call intransitive verb : to earn a given spot in a competition specifically : to come in second (as in a horse race) placeable ˈplā-sə-bəl adjective Phrases in place 1 or less commonly into place a : in an original or proper position b : established, instituted, or operational systems in place 2 : in the same spot without forward or backward movement run in place in place of : as a substitute or replacement for : instead of out of place 1 : not in the proper or usual location 2 : improper, inappropriate Synonyms Noun emplacement locale locality location locus point position site spot venue where Verb depose deposit dispose emplace fix lay position put set set up situate stick See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun New York City is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. I've heard it's a good place to raise children. places like Africa and South America the hottest place on earth churches and other places of worship You should plan to meet him in a public place. You've come to the right place. I have just what you need. They gave him a place to stay for the night. We're going to need a bigger place once the baby is born. He's looking to buy a place in the country. Verb The box was placed at the center of the room. You can really see the similarities when you place the two pictures side by side. Her name was placed on the list. The husbands and wives were placed in separate groups. They were placed next to each other in line. Working with sick people places him at risk for infection. By not accepting the prosecutor's deal, he places his future in the hands of the jury. We're placing you under arrest. He was released from jail and placed on probation. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun But there are also federal tenants already in place, and the GSA did not immediately respond to a question about cost projections for relocating them and preparing the site. —Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2023 Fallen leaves saved from autumn are fine fluffy insulation and can be left in place as mulch. —Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023 The 57,000-square-foot center already has its foundations in place. —Molly Mcvety, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2023 Seedlings die and trees are cut down, often because there isn’t a plan in place to manage them for the long haul. —Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Feb. 2023 The bands remain in place for a period of time, usually either through the funeral service or 30 days. —Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2023 Take Japan, which has been walking in place for two-plus decades. —William Pesek, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 Both typically have a grippy underside or suction cups to keep them in place. —Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 10 Feb. 2023 Mike and his colleagues march in place, drop for pushups, flash their derrières, and do machine-gun gestures from their groins. —Lizzie Feidelson, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2023 Verb Preview how to activate the No Sweat First Bet and how to place a wager on the Super Bowl using the new offer from FanDuel. —Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2023 How to: Start on the floor on your hands and knees and place your hands directly under your shoulders. —Women's Health, 11 Feb. 2023 Put 3 to 4 inches of potting soil mixed with vegetable fertilizer in the bottom and place the seed potatoes on top and cover with soil. —Jodi Bay, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2023 San Antonio police said that after a rash of thefts at the site near Southwest Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road, the builder worked with SAPD to place tracking devices on valuable items. —Marc Duvoisin, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2023 In the past, buying a newspaper or television ad usually involved calling up a representative who would manually review and place the ad. —Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2023 One relatively new use involves a DraftKings Sportsbook, where up to 600 people can place wireless bets through their phones at the same time. —Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 11 Feb. 2023 That melted ice is going to drip, so be sure to place some dry rags and towels on and beneath the door to prevent big messes. —Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023 Keep the top rail draped over the side of the tub and only place one blind into the water at a time. —Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 10 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French, open space, from Latin platea broad street, from Greek plateia (hodos), from feminine of platys broad, flat; akin to Sanskrit pṛthu broad, Latin planta sole of the foot First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing place a place to call home all over the place dwelling place give place to fall into place decimal place high place heart is in the right place in the second place in the first place in place no place for make a place mise en place lose one's place not have a hair out of place lightning never strikes (the same place) twice place/house of worship place/put little credence in place/make a wager place heavy demands on place/put stock in place a high value on place of abode place-name place/put one's trust in place of refuge place of business place of honor place setting pride of place place value put/place a premium on put/place someone at a disadvantage shelter in place take the place of (someone or something) put someone in his/her place take place put/place (someone) on a pedestal take one's place the place to be units place watering place keep (someone) in his/her place polling place jumping-off place resting place place in the sun like someone owns the place tens place thousands place hundreds place hiding place place mat blow into (a place) parking place/space/spot place of origin take (a place) by storm ones place final/last resting place in place of into place between the rock and the hard place between a rock and a hard place out of place See More a place to call home all over the place dwelling place give place to fall into place decimal place high place heart is in the right place in the second place in the first place in place no place for make a place mise en place lose one's place not have a hair out of place lightning never strikes (the same place) twice place/house of worship place/put little credence in place/make a wager place heavy demands on place/put stock in place a high value on place of abode place-name place/put one's trust in place of refuge place of business place of honor place setting pride of place place value put/place a premium on put/place someone at a disadvantage shelter in place take the place of (someone or something) put someone in his/her place take place put/place (someone) on a pedestal take one's place the place to be units place watering place keep (someone) in his/her place polling place jumping-off place resting place place in the sun like someone owns the place tens place thousands place hundreds place hiding place place mat blow into (a place) parking place/space/spot place of origin take (a place) by storm ones place final/last resting place in place of into place between the rock and the hard place between a rock and a hard place out of place See More Kids Definition place 1 of 2 noun ˈplās 1 : an available space : room make a place for the newcomer 2 a : a region not made clear in description all over the place b : a building or spot set apart for a special purpose a place of learning 3 a : a certain region or center of population a nice place to visit b : house entry 1 sense 1, dwelling nice place you have here our summer place 4 : a certain part of a surface or body : spot a sore place on my shoulder lost my place in the book 5 : relative position in a scale or series kept them in their place in the first place, you're wrong finished in last place 6 a : a proper position the place of education in society b : a suitable moment or point this is not the place to discuss that problem 7 a : an available seat or accommodation needs a place to stay b : usual space or use paper towels take the place of linen 8 : the position of a digit in a numeral the number 316 has three places in 2.718 the digit 1 is two places after the decimal point 9 : job sense 3, position 10 : a public square 11 : a short street 12 : second position at the finish (as of a horse race) place 2 of 2 verb placed; placing 1 : to put or arrange in a certain place or position 2 a : to appoint to a position was placed in command b : to find a job or home for place a child for adoption 3 a : to assign to a position in a series or category : rank b : estimate entry 1 sense 1 placed the value of the ring too high c : to identify by association couldn't quite place her face 4 : to give an order for place a bet 5 : to come in second (as in a horse race) out of place phrase as in incorrect not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation The string quartet seemed out of place for a toddler's birthday party. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance incorrect wrong improper inappropriate unsuitable unhappy unfit bad irrelevant unfortunate unapt incongruous unseemly unbecoming amiss awkward inept perverse inapt untoward indecorous out of the way graceless inconsistent infelicitous unacceptable inapposite naughty immaterial malapropos inopportune extraneous inapplicable untimely incompatible unseasonable irrelative misbecoming mismatched forbidden sinful uncongenial censurable blameworthy unsatisfactory prohibited blamable gauche proscribed ungraceful banned disallowed outlawed interdicted barred Antonyms & Near Antonyms proper right suitable appropriate correct relative relevant becoming material applicable happy meet fit fitting timely apt fortunate befitting decorous pointed felicitous compatible genteel opportune seemly seasonable pat approved permitted adequate authorized harmonious fine germane all right congenial acceptable allowed satisfactory apposite endorsed apropos okay decent licensed supported indorsed respectable promoted sanctioned kosher encouraged tolerable passable abetted exemplary balanced commendable creditable harmonious consonant irreproachable blameless congruous companionate OK See More
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place

noun

verb

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