place
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/pleɪs/
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/pleɪs/
noun
A1
A spot or area.
Put the book on the table in its proper place.
A1
A town, city, or building.
She was born in an old place with a rich history.
A1
A building or area for a specific activity.
The park is a nice place to relax on a sunny day.
A1
A spot on a surface.
There are stains in several places on the carpet.
B1
A point in text, speech, or music.
He stopped at the right place in the story.
B1
The correct or natural position.
The handle is in the wrong place.
B1
A seat or space for a person or vehicle.
Can I reserve a place for the concert?
B1
An opportunity to participate.
There's only one place left on the course.
B1
A sports team position.
He secured a place on the team.
B1
A position in a race or competition.
She finished in third place.
B1
The role or importance of something.
Money holds an important place in our lives.
B1
A home or living space.
You can stay at my place if you need to.
R
A suitable or safe area.
This isn't a safe place for children to play.
R
A position after a decimal point.
Move the decimal point to change the place.
R
A short street or square.
Number 66 is on Portland Place.
verb
B1
To put something carefully in a spot.
She placed the vase gently on the table.
B2
To value or consider something.
He places great importance on honesty.
B2
To order or request something.
We placed an order for new furniture.
R
To assign or put someone in a situation.
The intern was placed in the marketing department.
R
To find a suitable job or home for someone.
The charity helps to place children in need.
R
To rank or evaluate someone/something.
The judges placed her performance highly.
R
To finish in a certain position in a race.
The horse was placed second in the race.
R
To recognize or identify someone/something.
I can't place where I've seen that face before.
translation
A spot or area.; A town, city, or building.; A building or area for a specific activity.; A spot on a surface.; A point in text, speech, or music.; The correct or natural position.; A seat or space for a person or vehicle.; An opportunity to participate.; A sports team position.; A position in a race or competition.; The role or importance of something.; A home or living space.; A suitable or safe area.; A position after a decimal point.; A short street or square.
To put something carefully in a spot.; To value or consider something.; To order or request something.; To assign or put someone in a situation.; To find a suitable job or home for someone.; To rank or evaluate someone/something.; To finish in a certain position in a race.; To recognize or identify someone/something.
Word Forms
3rd Present
places
Past
placed
Perfect
placed
Progressive
placing
Plural
places