Synonyms for
Centres
Definition
Centres means the middle point of something or a place where a particular activity is concentrated.
Synonyms & similar words
kernel
eye
gist
pore
rivet
heart
nittygritty
essence
meat
nervecentre
substance
core
centreofattention
pith
center
nervecenter
middle
marrow
inwardness
nub
heartandsoul
concentrate
centre
centerofattention
midpoint
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.
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