Meaning & use
center
The point or area in the exact middle of something.
See it in a sentence
The fountain stands at the center of the town square.
They placed the trophy in the center of the display case.
A note on using this word
Spelled 'centre' in British English; the word can also work as a verb meaning to focus on something.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To place something in the middle, or to base something around a main focus.
The discussion centered on how to reduce costs next year.
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