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Situation — meaning in English

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English meaning

situation noun The set of circumstances or facts affecting something at a particular time.

Senses

Situation is used for these senses in English:

situation The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
situation The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
situation Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.

situation — full definition

noun The set of circumstances or facts affecting something at a particular time.
noun The physical location of something in relation to its surroundings.
noun A job or post available to be filled.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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