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place

place

Meaning of place

put in place

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EN-UK/ˈpleɪs/
EN-US/tə ˈpleɪs/
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place with English translation

place usage examples

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

Please place the lamp on the side table next to the sofa.

Ставьте лампу на небольшой столик рядом с диваном.

🇬🇧EN🇷🇺RU

Place the plant on the windowsill so it gets enough light.

Ставьте растение на подоконник, чтобы ему хватало света.

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place belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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place synonyms

Related words worth learning together

put
Very general and common; less formal than 'place'.
set
Often implies placing with intent or resulting state (set something down/ set in position).
lay
To put something down, often implying a flat or horizontal placement (lay down).
install
More specific: to put in place and prepare for use, often technical or permanent.
set up
Phrasal verb: to arrange or assemble something so it is ready to use; can be technical or organisational.
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🇬🇧en

Very general and common; less formal than 'place'.

A1Very Often

Put the book on the shelf.

🇬🇧en

Often implies placing with intent or resulting state (set something down/ set in position).

A2Very Often

She set the plate on the table.

🇬🇧en

To put something down, often implying a flat or horizontal placement (lay down).

A2Often

Lay the tiles evenly across the floor.

🇬🇧en

More specific: to put in place and prepare for use, often technical or permanent.

B1Often

They will install the new heater next week.

🇬🇧en

Phrasal verb: to arrange or assemble something so it is ready to use; can be technical or organisational.

A2Often

We need to set up the projector before the meeting.

🇬🇧en

Usually technical: to fix or attach something onto a surface; emphasizes attachment.

B1Rarely

They mounted the TV on the wall.

🇬🇧en

Emphasizes placing something in a particular orientation or precise spot.

B1Often

Position the lamp so it doesn’t glare into the room.

S
🇬🇧en
situate

More formal: to place or locate in a particular position, often used for buildings or contexts.

B2Rarely

The village is situated near the river.

🇬🇧en

More formal: to put or leave something somewhere, often temporarily or as a deposit; can be financial.

B2Rarely

Please deposit your luggage at the front desk.

🇬🇧en

To put in order or organize the placement; implies planning/ordering rather than just putting down.

A2Often

Arrange the books by size on the shelf.

🇬🇧en

Often means to assign or place people/units at a post or location (to station troops/guards).

B2Rarely

They stationed guards at every entrance.

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How to pronounce place and what this word means

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how to pronounce place

/ˈpleɪs/

place translation

place

place examples

Please place the lamp on the side table next to the sofa.

place transcription

/ˈpleɪs/, /tə ˈpleɪs/

Questions about this word

place meaning: what does it mean?

put in place

place pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

place is pronounced as /ˈpleɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

place definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Please place the lamp on the side table next to the sofa. Translation: Ставьте лампу на небольшой столик рядом с диваном.

Is place part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, place can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is place part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, place can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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