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Position

Noun / pʌˈzɪʃʌn / Another word for position — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Position means the place where someone or something is located.

Synonyms & similar words

attitude emplacement place side lieu lay berth set post put status militaryposition placement spatialrelation view office stead pose billet spot stance posture locating positioning location location place situation posture stance attitude job occupation rank status standing arrangement order sequence rank grade level classification category type

Synonyms by register

Formal

stance standpoint perspective situation

Informal

spot place whereabouts digs

Literary

station stead post

Antonyms

displace misplace disorder disarray imbalance neglect

Common collocations

  • take a position
  • hold a position
  • position paper
  • job position
  • strategic position
  • defensive position
  • position of strength
  • power position

Word family

noun position
verb position
adjective positional

Usage note

The word 'position' can refer to a physical location, a job, or an opinion. Be mindful of the context to use the most appropriate synonym.

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Example sentences

  1. I am in a good position to win the race.
  2. The cat is in a strange position on the shelf.
  3. I need to adjust the position of my chair.
  4. The position of the sun in the sky changes throughout the day.
  5. He applied for a position at the company.

Quotes

  • The position of the artist is humble. He is essentially a channel. - Piet Mondrian
  • The most important thing is to be in a good position to receive the ball. - Zinedine Zidane
  • The position of the United States, as a matter of fact, is that we are neutral in this dispute. - John Foster Dulles

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