place
- noun
- /pleɪs/
- I held with pardonable pride the place that Johnson occupied.
- first place
- starting place
- rightful place
He does say virtue, in fact, has the highest place among human goods.
- He does say virtue, in fact, has the highest place among human goods.
- At that time when you change places, you're with different people.
Examples
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You must restore Lancelot to his rightful place as a knight of Camelot.
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He does say virtue, in fact, has the highest place among human goods.
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How long will I have to stay in this place?
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We lost a place in the rankings.
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Many factors discussed here need to be in place before beginning to manage patients on insulin.
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Exhibitions of ASEAN artists took place in Kuala Lumpur in 1997 and 1999.
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One of the most significant episodes of such internecine strife took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in 1925.
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In the final race, she secured first place after a strong performance.
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His place among the top artists in the exhibition was well-deserved.
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They are trying to find their place in the new organization after the merger.
Synonyms
The place someone or something has in an ordered list
The top position in a competition or race
Someone or something that is second in order
A position in a list, team, or sentence where something fits
The position or role filled by someone else
Idioms
- Informal
In a confused, disorganized way with things or thoughts scattered
- Informal
A situation where someone has success, respect, and happiness after long effort
Compounds
A building where a company does its work, for example selling goods or offering services
- Specialized
A player in American football who kicks the ball from the ground for field goals or extra points
- Jargon
The preparation and tidy arrangement of ingredients and tools before cooking
- Texting
An online site where many sellers offer goods and buyers can compare and buy
- Specialized
A kick in sports like football where the ball is placed on the ground to score or restart play
An online place such as a website where a company sells goods or offers services
- Informal
A place believed to be for punishment after death or a very bad situation
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Etymology
Place began as a word for a marked spot or space, so it came to mean a position in a line or list; that's why finishing in second place means taking that position or rank. So, a place can be a rank in a competition.