adj
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situated
SIHT-shoo-ay-tihd
Situated (adj) means Positioned or located in a particular place. Example: “The cottage is situated at the edge of the forest.”
adj
1
Positioned or located in a particular place.
"The cottage is situated at the edge of the forest."
"Their office is conveniently situated near the train station."
"The hotel is nicely situated beside the lake, with views of the hills."
2
Having a particular level of money, resources, or circumstances.
"They are comfortably situated and can afford to retire early."
"Being well situated, the family never worried about paying the bills."
"Few people are so badly situated that they cannot save anything at all."
How to use situated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLocated somewhere, or (less commonly) provided for financially.
Common pairings
conveniently situated
well situated
situated near
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What does “situated” mean?
The word “situated” means positioned or located in a particular place. In plain terms, located somewhere, or (less commonly) provided for financially.
How do you pronounce “situated”?
“Situated” is pronounced SIHT-shoo-ay-tihd (/ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “situated” in a sentence?
Here is “situated” used in a sentence: “The cottage is situated at the edge of the forest.”
What part of speech is “situated”?
“Situated” is an adjective.
Is “situated” a common word?
“Situated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “situated” have?
“Situated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: positioned or located in a particular place.
What is the difference between "situated" and "located"?
"Situated" and "located" both mean positioned in a particular place and are often interchangeable. "Situated" can additionally describe someone's level of money or circumstances, as in "comfortably situated," a sense "located" does not carry.
Is "situated" formal or informal?
"Situated" leans slightly formal and is common in property listings, geography, and official descriptions. In casual speech, people often prefer "is" or "sits" instead, as in "the shop sits on the corner."
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