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- Dictionarysituation/ˌsɪtjʊˈeɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs: "the situation between her and Jake had come to a head" Similar
- 2. the location and surroundings of a place: "the situation of the town is pleasant" Similar
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The meaning of SITUATION is the way in which something is placed in relation to its surroundings. How to use situation in a sentence.
SITUATION definition: 1. the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and…. Learn more.
a condition or position in which you find yourself. “found herself in a very fortunate situation ”. synonyms: position. see more. noun. a complex or critical or unusual difficulty. “the dangerous situation developed suddenly”. “that's quite a situation ”. “no human situation is simple”.
Situation definition: manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment. See examples of SITUATION used in a sentence.
1. a. The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs. See Synonyms at state. b. A critical, problematic, or striking set of circumstances: We don't want this minor gaffe to turn into a situation. 2. The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings: the town's situation on the river. 3.
a. state of affairs; combination of circumstances. b. a complex or critical state of affairs in a novel, play, etc. 3. social or financial status, position, or circumstances. 4. a position of employment; post. USAGE Situation is often used in contexts in which it is redundant or imprecise.
Definition of situation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SITUATION definition: 1. the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and…. Learn more.
situation. noun. /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/. all the circumstances and things that are happening at a particular time and in a particular place to be in a difficult situation You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately.
manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment: The situation of the house allowed for a beautiful view. a place or locality. condition; case; plight: He is in a desperate situation. the state of affairs; combination of circumstances: The present international situation is dangerous.
