Meaning & use

Situated

adjective·Everyday

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Located or positioned in a particular place or set of circumstances.

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The hotel is situated just a short walk from the beach.

She found herself situated between two conflicting loyalties.

A note on using this word

Beyond physical location, 'situated' often describes someone's circumstances, as in 'financially well situated.'

Words with a similar meaning

locatedpositionedplaced

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