place · n
in place of sth
B2 instead of something
Dictionary examples:
Try adding fruit to your cereal in place of sugar. (40.2)
take sb's place
B2 to do something instead of someone else
Dictionary examples:
If I can't make it to the theater that night you can take my place. (17.4)
in the first place
B2 at the start of a situation
Dictionary examples:
Why did you invite her in the first place? (21.3)
all over the place
B2 in or to many different places
Dictionary examples:
There were dirty dishes all over the place. (15.2)
in place
C2 in the correct position
Dictionary examples:
The chairs are all in place. (8.3)
in place
C2 If a rule, system, etc. is in place, it has started to exist.
Dictionary examples:
There are now laws in place to prevent this from happening. (27.7)
put sb in their place
C2 to let someone know that they are not as important as they think they are
Dictionary examples:
He was rather arrogant, but the other kids soon put him in his place. (38.7)
out of place
C2 not in the correct position
Dictionary examples:
Why are my files all out of place? (12.9)
out of place
C2 not right or suitable for a particular situation
Dictionary examples:
Everyone else was wearing jeans and I felt completely out of place in my office clothes. (31.7)
fall into place
C2 When events or details that you did not understand before fall into place, they become easy to understand.
Dictionary examples:
When Jo told me she had a twin sister, everything fell into place. (28.7)
place (SOMEWHERE)
A1 a position, building, town, area, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The library is not a place to dance. (0.0)
Is your bed a good place for homework? (0.0)
The fridge is not a place for shoes. (0.0)
The bathroom is not a place for phones. (0.0)
The library is not a place for dancing. (0.0)
Your nose is not a place for pens. (0.0)
This looks like a nice place for a picnic. (12.2)
His leg was broken in two places. (12.5)
Are your documents in a safe place? (13.1)
This plant needs a warm, sunny place. (13.2)
It was a silly place to park. (18.6)
There are several places of interest to visit in the area. (20.1)
in first/second/third, etc. place
B1 If you are in first/second/third, etc. place in a race or competition, that is your position.
Dictionary examples:
The snail came in first place in the slow race. (0.0)
The turtle won second place in the marathon, surprising everyone. (0.0)
My dog got fifth place in the 'Best Human' competition. (0.0)
He finished in fifth place. (15.8)
place (SEAT)
B1 the seat where you sit in a theater, a class, a train, etc.
Dictionary examples:
My place in class is next to the smartest kid, but I'm still failing. (0.0)
I love my place in the library, right next to the 'How to Stay Awake' books. (0.0)
My place on the bus is always next to someone eating smelly food. (0.0)
Could you hold my place for just a minute? (14.4)
The children accepted their prizes and then went back to their places. (24.7)
place (HOME)
A2 a home
Dictionary examples:
My place is where I forget my pants. (0.0)
My cat thinks my place is his five-star hotel. (0.0)
Your place or mine? I forgot my keys. (0.0)
They just bought a place in Florida. (11.4)
We'll have the meeting at my place. (22.0)
take place
B1 to happen
Dictionary examples:
The 'Best Excuse for Being Late' contest takes place at my office every Monday. (0.0)
The 'Longest Yawn' championship takes place during the most boring class at school. (0.0)
The world's silliest dance competition takes place in my living room every Friday. (0.0)
The concert takes place next Thursday. (11.0)
place (OPPORTUNITY)
B1 an position at a school, on a team, in society, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The lazy student hoped to find a place in history by inventing a homework-doing robot. (0.0)
The clumsy clown finally got a place in the circus, but only as a human cannonball. (0.0)
I got a place in the queue for free ice cream, right behind 1000 other people. (0.0)
He hopes to win a place on the swim team. (16.5)
She has a place in the history of American art. (53.8)