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- pronunciation:
- p
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shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A position is the exact place where a person or thing is.
I knew my brother had been in my room because the things on my desk were in a different position from before.The pilot of the small plane was lost in the fog and could not tell his position.- synonyms:
- location, place
- similar words:
- site, spot, station
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| definition 2: |
A position is the correct spot where something should be. When an airplane is in position to take off, it means that the airplane is in exactly the right place for taking off.
All the guards were in their positions around the castle, making sure that no one could enter.The director of the play changed the positions of the actors for the final scene.- synonyms:
- place, post, space, station
- similar words:
- seat, site, slot, spot, stand
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| definition 3: |
The position of something is the way that it stands, sits, or lies.
Anna changed her position on the couch many times before she felt comfortable.My sister sleeps on her back, but I can't sleep in that position.- synonyms:
- arrangement, order
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| definition 4: |
A position is a job at a certain rank. When someone has a position in the government, it means they have a job at a certain level in the government.
Dominic's dad got a new position as manager of the grocery store. He does not work as a clerk anymore.- synonyms:
- job, post, work
- similar words:
- assignment, duty, employment, occupation, office, place, rank, task
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| definition 5: |
A person's position in a group is their particular rank in that group. Some people are in a higher position than others, and some people are in a lower position.
The principal holds the highest position among the school staff.- synonyms:
- rank, status
- similar words:
- grade, level, place, spot, stage
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| definition 6: |
A position is how you feel about a certain serious thing. It is your opinion. When you take a position concerning something, it means that you think a certain way about it.
Sarah's parents agree about most things, but they take very different positions about a few things.The two candidates explained their positions concerning how to deal with the problem of air pollution in the city.- synonyms:
- opinion, point of view, stand, viewpoint, views
- similar words:
- angle, attitude
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| related words: |
belief, class, condition, hand, opening, part, platform, point, pose, viewpoint |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
positions, positioning, positioned |
| definition: |
When you position something, you put it in the exact place where you want it.
Paul positioned the lamp so that it gave him better light for reading.My grandfather positioned his new armchair next to the window.- synonyms:
- arrange, locate, place, set
- similar words:
- aim, install, order, organize, orient, put, rank, seat, space
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| related words: |
lay, place, pose, stand, stick |
| derivation: |
positional (adj.) |
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