Centre
noun
The middle point of something.
The apple's seeds are at the centre.
Often appears as...
- centre of attraction
- centre of the universe
noun
A place where a specific activity is concentrated.
The city is a major financial centre.
Often appears as...
- centre of excellence
- business centre
noun
In politics, a person or group that holds moderate views.
They are in the political centre.
Often appears as...
- centre ground
- centre right
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Political
noun
In sports, like football or basketball, a player who is in a position in the middle of the field or court.
He plays as a centre in his team.
Often appears as...
- centre forward
- player in centre
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Sports
verb
To place or fix in the middle.
We need to centre the picture on the wall.
Often appears as...
- centre around
- centre on
noun
The middle point of something.
The apple's seeds are at the centre.
Often appears as...
- centre of attraction
- centre of the universe
noun
A place where a specific activity is concentrated.
The city is a major financial centre.
Often appears as...
- centre of excellence
- business centre
noun
In politics, a person or group that holds moderate views.
They are in the political centre.
Often appears as...
- centre ground
- centre right
Usage tips
Political
noun
In sports, like football or basketball, a player who is in a position in the middle of the field or court.
He plays as a centre in his team.
Often appears as...
- centre forward
- player in centre
Usage tips
Sports
verb
To place or fix in the middle.
We need to centre the picture on the wall.
Often appears as...
- centre around
- centre on
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Middle
The exact middle point of an object, area, or space.
Mark the centre of the circle with a dot.
Pro Tip 2/2Equal Distance
Equidistant from all sides or outer edges; central in position.
Place the vase in the centre of the table.
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Middle
The exact middle point of an object, area, or space.
Mark the centre of the circle with a dot.
Pro Tip 2/2Equal Distance
Equidistant from all sides or outer edges; central in position.
Place the vase in the centre of the table.
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Middle
The exact middle point of an object, area, or space.
Mark the centre of the circle with a dot.
Pro Tip 2/2Equal Distance
Equidistant from all sides or outer edges; central in position.
Place the vase in the centre of the table.
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to behind your hip, to the front of your knee, to a few inches in front of your ankle. This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical,
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The physics of the...
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American Poet
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British Driver
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Let it be our delight to find our society in the circle of which Jesus is the center, and let us make those our friends who are the friends of Jesus.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is stronger than any physical force in the universe.
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Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
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Georges St-Pierre
Canadian Athlete
When you're champion, you feel you're the center of the world.
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Etienne Schneider
Luxembourger Politician
London is a very important financial centre.
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Nicolaus Copernicus
Polish Scientist
Near the sun is the center of the universe.
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British Publisher
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
I have great respect for the past. If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going. I have respect for the past, but I'm a person of the moment. I'm here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I'm at, then I go forward to the next place.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I have spent a lot of time in Italy throughout my career - especially when I was karting, because it's kind of the world centre of that sport - and I love it.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
You see, at the end of the day, my most important title is still 'mom-in-chief.' My daughters are still the heart of my heart and the center of my world.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
Let it be our delight to find our society in the circle of which Jesus is the center, and let us make those our friends who are the friends of Jesus.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is stronger than any physical force in the universe.
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Confucius
Chinese Philosopher
I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
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Georges St-Pierre
Canadian Athlete
When you're champion, you feel you're the center of the world.
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Etienne Schneider
Luxembourger Politician
London is a very important financial centre.
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Nicolaus Copernicus
Polish Scientist
Near the sun is the center of the universe.
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Felix Dennis
British Publisher
America is not the center of the universe.
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