places
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
An inflected form of place · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 900 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 20,457 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.010% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- a point located with respect to surface features of some region also: topographic point, spot this is a nice place for a picnica bright spot on a planet
- any area set aside for a particular purpose also: property who owns this place?the president was concerned about the property across from the White House
- an abstract mental location he has a special place in my thoughtsa place in my heart
- a general vicinity He comes from a place near Chicago
- the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another also: stead, position, lieu can you go in my stead?took his place
- a particular situation also: shoes If you were in my place what would you do?
places in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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His lines have never fallen in pleasant places.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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We have been in many tight places together.
Admiral Peters Odd Craft, Part 14. · W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs · Chapter 1
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I made little boxes for my powder, lodging them in several places.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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The diamonds are magnificent, and he not only has three superb places, but has money enough to keep them up.
Emily Fox-Seton · Frances Hodgson Burnett · Chapter 1
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The Head Master was reading from a list in his hand the school-removes, and the names and places taken by new boys.
The Hill: A Romance of Friendship · Horace Annesley Vachell · Chapter 1