site

word

/ˈsaɪt/
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/sˈaɪt/
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Definition

A site is a particular place or location, especially one used for a specific purpose such as building, work, or an event. It also commonly means a website on the internet.

Usage & Nuances

Common collocations include 'construction site', 'building site', 'job site', and 'web site/website'. For the internet meaning, 'website' is often more common in modern everyday English, while 'site' is shorter and very common in speech and tech contexts.

Example Sentences

Workers are already at the site.

basic

The new school will be built on this site.

basic

I found the information on their site.

basic

Can you send me the site link? I can't find it.

natural

They finally approved the site for the new hospital.

natural

The site was down all morning, so nobody could log in.

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