Place

usgb/pleɪs/
noun

A specific area or region of the world, a physical location.

This is a nice place to have a picnic.
Visual representation of "place" - A specific area or region of the world, a physical location

Often appears as...

  • take place
  • in place
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Visual representation of "place"
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Physical Space

Refers to an actual area you can visit or occupy, not just a concept.

Illustration for Physical Space
Let's find a quiet place to talk.
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Fixed Location

'Place' often implies a location doesn't move around, unlike 'space' which can be more flexible.

Illustration for Fixed Location
She always goes to the same place for lunch.
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Not Always Specific

The 'place' can be vague, like 'some place warm', or specific as 'the place by the fountain'.

Illustration for Not Always Specific
I want to go to a place where it's warm all year.
Visual representation of the word "Place"

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