situation

Noun

Meaning

Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant situation.

Position, as regards the conditions and circumstances of the case.

Relative position; circumstances; temporary state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of persons in a dramatic scene.

Permanent position or employment; place; office; as, a situation in a store; a situation under government.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

position condition case state place office site post spot plight state of affairs development problem event instance
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Antonyms

playtime advantage solution resolution absence interpretation
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Hypernyms

line place state position business occupation

Hyponyms

strait admiralty regency khanate incubus deanery

Related terms

site situated situate

Phrases with the word

clinical situation awkward situation balanced situation demanding situation equal situation confusing situation

Anagrams

titanious

Examples

Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation. Edward R. Murrow

An artist is a man of action, whether he creates a personality, invents an expedient, or finds the issue of a complicated situation. Joseph Conrad

The two worst strategic mistakes to make are acting prematurely and letting an opportunity slip; to avoid this, the warrior treats each situation as if it were unique and never resorts to formulae, recipes or other people's opinions. Paulo Coelho

A brave man will face a situation no matter how dreadful. Filipino Proverb

The situation is hopeless, but not serious. Lower Austria Proverb

In a very critical situation as the egg will soon tip-over and fall. Indonesian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

situated outside the lungs situatedly situatedness situation comedy situation is tough on three fronts situation red