adj
Uncommon
stationed
STEH-ih-shuhnd
Stationed (adj) means Assigned or placed in a specific location to perform a duty. Example: “Her brother was stationed in Germany during his military service.”
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Assigned or placed in a specific location to perform a duty.
"Her brother was stationed in Germany during his military service."
"Guards stationed at the gate checked every visitor's pass."
"Two police officers were stationed outside the stadium all evening."
How to use stationed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSent to and placed at a particular location for work or duty, often military.
Common pairings
stationed abroad
stationed at a base
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What does “stationed” mean?
The word “stationed” means assigned or placed in a specific location to perform a duty. In plain terms, sent to and placed at a particular location for work or duty, often military.
How do you pronounce “stationed”?
“Stationed” is pronounced STEH-ih-shuhnd (/ˈstɛɪʃənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “stationed” in a sentence?
Here is “stationed” used in a sentence: “Her brother was stationed in Germany during his military service.”
What part of speech is “stationed”?
“Stationed” is an adjective.
Is “stationed” a common word?
“Stationed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between stationed and located?
Stationed implies someone has been deliberately assigned or placed somewhere to perform a duty, often used for military or official postings, while located simply describes where something or someone happens to be without implying assignment or purpose.
Is stationed mostly used for military contexts?
Stationed is very commonly used for military personnel, such as "stationed overseas," but it also applies to other roles assigned to a fixed post, like security guards or officials stationed at a checkpoint.
What is a typical sentence pattern using stationed?
A common pattern is "[person] was stationed at/in [place]" to perform a specific duty, for example "the guards were stationed at the entrance," emphasizing purposeful placement rather than mere location.
