place
place
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling: /pleɪs/
Syllable Breakdown:
ple: /pl/
/p/ - voiceless bilabial stop
/l/ - voiced alveolar lateral liquid
ais: /eɪ/
/e/ - open-mid front unrounded vowel
/ɪ/ - high front unrounded vowel
s: /s/
/s/ - voiceless alveolar sibilant fricative
Word Form Variations
Singular: place
Plural: places
Adjective: placed (past participle of the verb "place")
Verb: place (to put something in a particular position)
Noun: place (a particular position or point in space)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
(Noun)
Definitions:
A particular position or point in space.
Synonyms: location, spot, site, area
Antonyms: nowhere, nonexistence
A specific region or locality.
Synonyms: region, area, territory, district
Antonyms: nonplace, nothingness
A public building or institution.
Synonyms: establishment, institution, center, facility
Antonyms: non-establishment, non-institution
Place (Verb)
Definitions:
To put or set something in a particular position.
Synonyms: position, locate, set, put
Antonyms: remove, take away, displace
To assign or allocate something to a particular position or category.
Synonyms: assign, assignate, allocate, distribute
Antonyms: unassign, remove, take away
Place (Adjective)
Definitions:
Appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose or situation.
Synonyms: suitable, appropriate, fitting, relevant
Antonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable, irrelevant
Reserved or booked for a particular person or purpose.
Synonyms: reserved, booked, assigned, allocated
Antonyms: unreserved, available, free
Place (Adverb)
Definitions:
In a particular position or location.
Synonyms: here, there, somewhere, elsewhere
Antonyms: nowhere
At a particular time or point.
Synonyms: then, at that time, in that place
Antonyms: never, nowhere
Examples of Use
Books
"He found a quiet place to read under a large oak tree." (Shakespeare, As You Like It)
"The place was filled with the smell of fresh bread and coffee." (Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath)
Newspapers
"The city council is planning to build a new community place in the downtown area." (The New York Times)
"The police are searching for the place where the crime was committed." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
"This website is the perfect place to find information about your favorite TV shows." (Wikipedia)
"I need to find a place to stay for my upcoming trip to Paris." (Booking.com)
Entertainment
"The concert will take place at Madison Square Garden." (Billboard)
"The movie is set in a place called Neverland." (J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan)
General Public Discourse
"Can you tell me where the nearest grocery place is?" (Everyday conversation)
"I need to find a place to park my car." (Everyday conversation)
Social Media
"I'm looking for a good place to eat in the city center." (Twitter)
"I just found the most amazing place to hike in the mountains." (Instagram)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Place
"There is no place like home." (L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz)
"A place for everything, and everything in its place." (Benjamin Franklin)
"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." (Unknown)
"Home is where the heart is." (Unknown)
"The best place to find a friend is in a library." (Albert Einstein)
"People don't make places, places make people." (Unknown)
"There is no place for fear in the heart of a warrior." (Unknown)
"The best place to start is where you are." (Unknown)
"The only place where you can find peace is within yourself." (Unknown)
"A place where there is no laughter is a place where there is no hope." (Unknown)
Etymology
The word "place" comes from the Latin word "platea," which originally meant a broad street or square. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include any specific location or position.
The first known use of "place" in English dates back to the late 13th century. It was used to refer to a particular location or position, as well as a public building or institution.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Place
Common Phrases:
In place: In the correct position or order.
Out of place: Not fitting or appropriate in a particular situation.
Take place: To happen or occur.
In place of: Instead of.
To give place to: To yield or give way to.
Idioms:
To put someone in their place: To rebuke or reprimand someone.
To have a place in one's heart: To hold someone or something in high esteem.
To put a place on the map: To make a place famous or well-known.
A place for everything, and everything in its place: A saying about organization and order.
Lesser-Known or Original Phrases:
A place in the sun: A position of prominence or success.
To lose one's place: To become confused or disoriented.
To find one's place in the world: To discover one's purpose or role in life.
A place to call home: A comfortable and welcoming environment.
Idioms with Synonyms:
To put someone in their place: To set someone straight, to put someone in their place.
To have a place in one's heart: To hold someone or something dear, to have a soft spot for someone or something.
To put a place on the map: To make a name for oneself, to make a splash.
A place for everything, and everything in its place: A tidy mind, a clean slate.
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Source Information
Definition of place from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
