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Site

saɪt
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

Site -

A place where a building, town, etc., was, is, or will be located

Example: The construction workers are preparing the site for the new office building.
Usage: formalContext: construction, urban planning
Note: Commonly used in professional discussions related to architecture, engineering, and development.

A website on the internet

Example: I found a great recipe on a cooking site.
Usage: informalContext: internet, technology
Note: Frequently used in casual conversations and online interactions to refer to webpages or online platforms.

A place where an event or activity happens

Example: The festival site was beautifully decorated with lights and banners.
Usage: formalContext: event planning, tourism
Note: This meaning is often used in the context of organizing events, festivals, or gatherings.

Site's synonyms

location

A place or position where something exists or is situated.
Example: The new store location is easily accessible.
Note: While 'site' often refers to a specific place where something is built or located, 'location' is a more general term indicating the position of something.

spot

A particular place or point.
Example: We found a nice picnic spot by the lake.
Note: Similar to 'site,' 'spot' refers to a specific place but can also imply a smaller or more specific area within a location.

venue

A place where an event or activity takes place.
Example: The concert venue was packed with fans.
Note: Unlike 'site,' 'venue' specifically refers to a place where events or activities are held, such as concerts, weddings, or conferences.

place

A particular position, point, or area in space.
Example: This historic place has a lot of significance.
Note: Similar to 'site,' 'place' refers to a specific position or area but is a more general term that can be used in various contexts.

Site expressions, common phrases

Site of

Refers to a location where something important or significant happened.
Example: This park is the site of the historic battle.
Note: The phrase 'site of' specifically denotes the location where an event occurred, whereas 'site' alone refers to a location in general.

Construction site

Refers to an area where a building or structure is being built or repaired.
Example: The construction site is buzzing with workers and machinery.
Note: While 'site' can refer to any location, 'construction site' is specifically a location where construction work is taking place.

Site visit

Refers to a visit to a specific location for inspection, evaluation, or assessment.
Example: The architect conducted a site visit to assess the land for the new project.
Note: The term 'site visit' implies a purposeful visit to a particular location, as opposed to a general visit to any site.

Site plan

Refers to a detailed drawing or design showing the layout of a piece of land, including buildings, roads, and landscaping.
Example: The engineer presented the site plan for the upcoming development.
Note: While 'site' denotes a location, 'site plan' specifically refers to a visual representation or blueprint of how a piece of land will be developed or utilized.

Site map

Refers to a detailed map showing the layout and key features of a specific area or location.
Example: The tourist picked up a site map to navigate the historical landmark.
Note: A 'site map' is a map that provides detailed information about a particular area or location, whereas 'site' refers to the location itself.

Site selection

Refers to the process of choosing a suitable location for a particular purpose, such as building a facility or starting a project.
Example: The committee discussed the criteria for site selection for the new campus.
Note: While 'site' refers to a location, 'site selection' specifically involves the deliberate process of choosing the most appropriate location for a specific purpose.

Site everyday (slang) expressions

Cite

To mention a source of information in a written work to give credit.
Example: You should always cite your sources when writing a research paper.
Note: While 'cite' is related to giving credit for information, 'site' refers to a specific location.

Sight

Something that is seen or worth seeing.
Example: The beautiful mountain was a breathtaking sight.
Note: Unlike 'sight' which refers to something visible or worth seeing, 'site' denotes a specific location or place.

Sightseeing

The activity of visiting places of interest and looking at notable objects.
Example: We spent the day sightseeing in the historic city.
Note: Unlike 'sightseeing' which involves visiting and exploring attractions, 'site' refers to a specific location or place.

Insight

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of something.
Example: The psychologist provided valuable insights into human behavior.
Note: While 'insight' involves gaining understanding or knowledge, 'site' refers to a physical location.

Eyesight

The ability to see; vision.
Example: My eyesight has been deteriorating, so I need to get glasses.
Note: Unlike 'eyesight' which pertains to the ability to see, 'site' refers to a specific physical location.

Out of sight

Fantastic or cool; beyond what is expected.
Example: The concert was amazing; the band was out of sight!
Note: While 'out of sight' means extraordinary or exceeding expectations, 'site' refers to a place or location.

Sights set on

Having a goal or ambition focused on achieving something.
Example: She has her sights set on becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Note: While 'sights set on' refers to having a specific goal in mind, 'site' is a specific physical location.

Site - Examples

The construction site is located next to the park.
She bought a plot of land to build her dream house.
I found the recipe on a cooking website.

Site grammar

Site - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: site
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): sites
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): site
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): sited
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): siting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): sites
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): site
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): site
Syllables, Separation and Stress
site Contains 1 syllables: site
Phonetic transcription: ˈsīt
site , ˈsīt (The red syllable is stressed)

Site - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
site: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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