Definition and meaning of English word "place"
place
/pleɪs/
Meaning
NounAn area; somewhere within an area. An open space, particularly a city square, market square, or courtyard. A street, sometimes but not always surrounding a public place, square, or plaza of the same name.
How to use
In English, 'place' is a versatile noun that can refer to a specific area or location, often with a sense of openness or public accessibility. It can be used to describe a city square, market square, or courtyard, as well as a street that surrounds a public area. One common learner mistake is to use 'place' as a verb, when in fact it is typically used as a noun. For example, 'I'm going to the place' is correct, but 'I'm going to place the book' is incorrect.
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place
Example
This is a nice place.
I need a place to sleep.
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Common phrases
- city square— a public open space in the center of a city
- market square— a public open space where goods are sold
- street corner— a point where two streets meet
- public place— a place that is open to the public
- parking lot— a place where cars are parked
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What does the English word "place" mean?▼
The English word "place" means "place" in English.
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