placed (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pleɪst/

Definition

Put something in a particular position or location.

Examples

• He placed his hand on her shoulder.

• The books were placed neatly on the table.

• She placed the order for the new furniture yesterday.

How to Use placed

place on (prepositional phrase)

To put something onto a surface. — "She placed the cup on the table."

place in (prepositional phrase)

To put something or someone into a particular location or situation. — "He placed the letter in the envelope."

place with (prepositional phrase)

To assign someone to a particular person or place, often for care or training. — "The child was placed with a foster family."

in place (collocation)

In the correct or appropriate position. — "Make sure all the pieces are in place before you start."

out of place (collocation)

Not in the correct or expected position; feeling awkward or uncomfortable. — "He felt out of place at the formal dinner party."

Synonyms of placed

Words with a similar meaning to placed:

• put
• set
• position
• locate

Antonyms of placed

Words with the opposite meaning to placed:

• removed
• displaced

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