Situation

Quick meaning: Situation is a noun meaning The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

Meaning

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

More Meanings

1. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
2. The place in which something is situated; a location.
3. Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
4. (UK) A position of employment; a post.
5. A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.
6. (US, film industry) An individual movie theater.
7. (slang) An outfit, garment, or look.

Example Sentences

The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.

The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.

[Hibíscus] speciòsus is the most splendid, and deserves a situation in every garden.

[…] one of the most pleasant situations in America. With the exception of one melancholy season, no town in the union, of its size, has had a greater share of the inestimable blessing of health.

Word Forms

• situations
• situatia

Synonyms for situation

Depending on context, synonyms include condition, set up, bind, calvary, cauldron, cross.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include position, spot, place, office, site, post.

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