Meaning
The place where someone or something is.
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Word origin
From Latin positio, meaning a placing or setting down.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- positio
Grammar
Examples
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"Position" is the place where something is.
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"Positions" is the plural, meaning more than one position.
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Here "position" means the place where you stand.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 3: position, gold, soldier and 6 more words.