Synonyms for
Position
Definition
Position means the place where someone or something is located.
Synonyms & similar words
status
spatialrelation
lieu
stead
militaryposition
perspective
post
office
positioning
set
place
placement
posture
emplacement
berth
stance
billet
locating
pose
side
lay
put
attitude
view
spot
location
place
situation
posture
stance
attitude
job
occupation
rank
status
standing
arrangement
order
sequence
rank
grade
level
classification
category
type
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- take a position
- hold a position
- position paper
- job position
- strategic position
- defensive position
- position of strength
- power position
Word family
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.
Example sentences
- I am in a good position to win the race.
- The cat is in a strange position on the shelf.
- I need to adjust the position of my chair.
- The position of the sun in the sky changes throughout the day.
- 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