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This situation needs a careful answer.
What does Situation mean?
what is happening in a certain case.
Dictionary definition
The set of conditions or facts at a particular time.
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Situation in a sentence
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The teacher asked us to explain the situation before solving the problem.
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A character’s situation can shape the choices they make in a story.
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Practice 1
What does situation mean?
Situation means what is happening in a certain case.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to situation?
Circumstance is close in meaning to situation in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for situation?
Certainty contrasts with situation in this context.
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Situation
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WordSituation.
Partnoun.
MeaningSituation means what is happening in a certain case.
ExampleExample: This situation needs a careful answer.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sich · oo · ay · shun
- Strongest beat
- ay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ay.
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Synonyms
Words like Situation
circumstanceClose in meaning when situation means what is happening in a certain case.
conditionClose in meaning when situation means what is happening in a certain case.
caseClose in meaning when situation means what is happening in a certain case.
Antonyms
Opposite words
certaintyContrasts with situation in the meaning what is happening in a certain case.
solutionContrasts with situation in the meaning what is happening in a certain case.
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Word family
Situation word family
Base word
situation
verb
situate
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adjective
situated
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