place

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈpleɪ̯s/]

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1. place (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To put (someone or something) in a specific location.

Example: He placed the glass on the table.

2. place (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To earn a given spot in a competition; to rank at a certain position ((often followed by an ordinal)).

Example: The Cowboys placed third in the league.

3. place (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To earn a given spot in a competition; to rank at a certain position ((often followed by an ordinal)).: To finish second, especially of horses or dogs.

Example: In the third race: Aces Up won, paying eight dollars; Blarney Stone placed, paying three dollars; and Cinnamon showed, paying five dollars.

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