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Move the chair into the correct position.
What does Position mean?
a place or role someone has.
Dictionary definition
A place, role, or job someone holds in a group or organization.
Example sentences
Position in a sentence
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Her position on the team changed after practice.
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The debate asked students to explain their position with evidence.
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Practice 1
What does position mean?
Position means a place or role someone has.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses position correctly?
The correct sentence uses position in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to position?
Role is close in meaning to position.
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WordPosition.
Partnoun.
MeaningPosition means a place or role someone has.
ExampleExample: Move the chair into the correct position.
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Synonyms
Words like Position
Antonyms
Opposite words
vacancyA role that is not filled yet.
absenceNot being in a role or place.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Position word family
Base word
position
noun
positions
More than one role or place.
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Student support
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Hint for students
a place or role someone has.
Common mix-up
Position is not the same as vacancy. Position means a place or role someone has.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Her position on the team changed after practice. Clue words: team, changed, practice. Underline clue words that show why position fits instead of vacancy. Now write one new sentence that shows position without using the word position. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show position?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Her position on the team changed after practice." Why does position fit better than vacancy?
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