/ˈsen.tə/

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Meaning

The middle point or part of something.

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Word origin

From Latin centrum, meaning the middle point of a circle.

Origin
Latin
Root
centrum

Grammar

Gender
Pluralcentres

Examples

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Here "centre" means the middle part of the town.

dot .

Here "centre" means the middle point.

sports .

"Centres" is the plural of "centre".

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This word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 1: centre, signal, effect and 7 more words.