Synonyms for
Centres
Definition
Centres means the middle point of something or a place where a particular activity is concentrated.
Synonyms & similar words
heart
nervecentre
centerofattention
pith
meat
marrow
middle
centreofattention
essence
core
nub
eye
centre
gist
rivet
center
sum
inwardness
nervecenter
substance
midpoint
pore
kernel
focus
heartandsoul
midpoint
focus
core
heart
hub
center
nucleus
pivot
middle
eye
bullseye
central
navel
centerpiece
epicenter
mecca
capital
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- city centre
- town centre
- centre of attention
- centre of gravity
- centre stage
- centre of excellence
- control centre
- shopping centre
Word family
Usage note
The spelling 'centre' is primarily British English, while 'center' is American English. Both are acceptable depending on the context and intended audience.
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Example sentences
- The city centre is always busy.
- The community centre is where we have our meetings.
- The solar system has the sun at its centre.
- The target's centre was hit by the arrow.
- The disease was spreading from the centre of the city.
Quotes
"The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear." - Daniel Defoe
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller