Synonyms for
Center
Definition
the point in the middle of something
Synonyms & similar words
sum
centeron
right
plaza
meat
revolvearound
halfway
concentrate
nervecentre
nervecenter
centerfield
essence
snapper
revolveabout
nittygritty
centreofattention
focuson
focus
core
substance
pith
inwardness
rivet
heartandsoul
shoppingcentre
middle
heart
core
focus
hub
pivot
nucleus
midpoint
midst
centerpoint
bullseye
citadel
epicenter
mainstay
omphalos
seat
navel
eye
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- center of attention
- center of the universe
- center of gravity
- center stage
- center of the city
- center of the earth
- center of the storm
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'center' often refers to a point or area equidistant from the extremities. As a verb, it can mean to be situated in or around a central point.
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Example sentences
- The center of the room was empty.
- She put the plant in the center of the table.
- The center of the target is the bullseye.
- The center of the city is where all the action is.
- The center of the flower is the part with the pollen.
Quotes
The center of the earth is the hottest place. - Unknown
The center of the world is always here. - Unknown
The center of the Milky Way is home to a monstrous black hole. - Unknown