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This is a good place to read.
What does Place mean?
place can mean a spot, or to put something somewhere.
Dictionary definition
A location, or to put something in a spot.
Example sentences
Place in a sentence
medium
Place the blocks beside the box.
hard
The setting is the place where a story happens.
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Practice 1
What does place mean?
Place means place can mean a spot, or to put something somewhere.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses place correctly?
The correct sentence uses place in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to place?
Spot is close in meaning to place.
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WordPlace.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningPlace means place can mean a spot, or to put something somewhere.
ExampleExample: This is a good place to read.
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Synonyms
Words like Place
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Word family
Place word family
Base word
place
noun
places
More than one place.
verb
placed
Put somewhere in the past.
verb
placing
Putting somewhere now.
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Hint for students
place can mean a spot, or to put something somewhere.
Common mix-up
Place does not always mean spot. In some sentences, it means put something somewhere.
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Write two short sentences that use place in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: Place the blocks beside the box. Clue words: blocks, beside, box. Ask: Which meaning of place does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of place in this model sentence: "Place the blocks beside the box." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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