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."
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