place
word
/ˈpɫeɪs/
plays
/plˈeɪs/
plays
Definition
A particular position, point, or area in space; a location or a spot. It can also mean a position or role in a group or order.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Collocates with 'take', 'find', 'first', 'second', 'right', 'safe', and 'favorite'. Can refer to physical locations or abstract positions like 'a place in society'. Do not confuse with 'space', which is more general for area.
Spanish: lugar - sitioPortuguese (BR): lugar - localPortuguese (PT): lugar - localChinese (Simplified): 地方 - 地点Chinese (Traditional): 地方 - 地點Hindi: स्थानArabic: مكانBengali: স্থান - জায়গাRussian: местоJapanese: 場所（ばしょ） - ポジションVietnamese: nơi - chỗ - vị tríKorean: 장소 - 자리 - 위치Turkish: yer - mekân - konumUrdu: جگہ - مقامIndonesian: tempat - posisi
Example Sentences
I can't find a place to park my car around here.
natural
She has really made a place for herself in the company.
natural
This is a nice place to live.
basic
Please put the books back in their place.
basic
She won first place in the race.
basic
Let’s meet at that place we went to last time.
natural