placed

word · lemma: place

/ˈpɫeɪst/
playst
/plˈeɪst/
playst

Definition

Past tense and past participle of 'place'. It means put something somewhere, or in some contexts, located something in a particular position or rank.

Usage & Nuances

Common in passive structures: 'was placed on the table', 'is placed under pressure'. It is more formal than 'put' in many contexts. Also appears in ranking contexts like 'placed first' and in orders such as 'placed an order'.

Example Sentences

She placed the keys on the table.

basic

The vase was placed by the window.

basic

He placed second in the race.

basic

I placed an order online, but it still hasn't arrived.

natural

The blame was placed on the wrong person.

natural

A lot of pressure was placed on the team to win.

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