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Positions

Verb / pʌˈzɪʃʌnz / Another word for positions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Positions refer to a certain place or location.

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Common collocations

  • take positions
  • hold positions
  • defend positions
  • occupy positions
  • strategic positions
  • key positions
  • leadership positions
  • job positions

Word family

adjective positional

Usage note

Can refer to a physical location, a job, an opinion, or a rank. Context is key to understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher asked the students to change positions in the classroom.
  2. The basketball player's favorite position is point guard.
  3. The company is currently hiring for multiple positions.
  4. The astronaut had to adjust his position in the spacecraft.
  5. The singer's new album reached the number one position on the charts.

Quotes

  • 'Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream.' - Marlon Wayans
  • 'The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.' - Carl Jung
  • 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela

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