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Center

ˈsɛn(t)ər
Ekstremt Vanlig
400 - 500
400 - 500
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Center -

Middle point or part; the point equidistant from all sides or extremities

Eksempel: The center of the circle is marked with a red dot.
Bruk: formalKontekst: mathematics, geometry, scientific discussions
Merk: In academic or technical contexts, 'center' is often used to refer to a central point or location.

Place or building where a particular activity or organization is based

Eksempel: The community center offers various programs for residents.
Bruk: formalKontekst: community services, organizational settings
Merk: Commonly used to describe facilities that serve a specific purpose within a community or organization.

Main or most important part of something

Eksempel: The center of the issue lies in communication breakdown.
Bruk: formalKontekst: discussions, analysis
Merk: Used to signify the core or focal point of a topic or problem.

To focus attention or activities on a particular thing or place

Eksempel: Let's center our efforts on improving customer satisfaction.
Bruk: formal/informalKontekst: business, project management, personal development
Merk: Can be used in both professional and casual settings to emphasize concentration on a specific goal or task.

To position or align in the middle

Eksempel: Please center the text on the page.
Bruk: formalKontekst: typography, design, formatting
Merk: Commonly used in design and layout contexts to ensure symmetry and balance.

Synonymer for Center

middle

The middle refers to the central point or part of something.
Eksempel: She placed the vase in the middle of the table.
Merk: While 'center' often refers to a specific point, 'middle' can also refer to the central part of a space or object.

midst

The midst denotes the middle part or position within a group or place.
Eksempel: The children played happily in the midst of the park.
Merk: Unlike 'center,' 'midst' is more commonly used in the context of being surrounded by something rather than a specific point.

core

Core refers to the central or most important part of something.
Eksempel: The core of the issue lies in communication breakdown.
Merk: While 'center' can be a physical point, 'core' often denotes the essential or foundational aspect of something.

heart

Heart signifies the central or vital part of a place or thing.
Eksempel: The heart of the city is bustling with activity.
Merk: Similar to 'core,' 'heart' emphasizes the central importance or essence of something.

Centers uttrykk og vanlige setninger

Center of attention

This phrase refers to someone or something that is the main focus of people's interest or attention.
Eksempel: During the party, Sarah was the center of attention with her dance moves.
Merk: The original word 'center' refers to a point in the middle, while 'center of attention' involves being the focus of others.

Center around

To focus or revolve around a particular topic or issue.
Eksempel: The discussion will center around the upcoming project deadlines.
Merk: While 'center' refers to a central point, 'center around' emphasizes focusing on a specific subject.

Center stage

Being in the main position or the most prominent place, especially in a performance or event.
Eksempel: The lead actor took center stage during the performance.
Merk: In this case, 'center stage' refers to the prominent position rather than a physical center.

Centerpiece

The most important or prominent feature or element, especially in a display or setting.
Eksempel: The floral arrangement was the centerpiece of the dining table.
Merk: While 'center' denotes a central point, 'centerpiece' highlights the most significant part of something.

Center of the universe

Refers to someone or something considered the most important or significant in a particular context.
Eksempel: Some people believe that their children are the center of the universe.
Merk: This phrase metaphorically places someone or something as the most important entity, beyond just a physical center.

Recenter oneself

To refocus, regain balance, or find inner peace.
Eksempel: After a stressful day, she took some time to recenter herself through meditation.
Merk: While 'center' denotes a central point, 'recenter oneself' involves regaining focus or balance.

Center of gravity

A point around which the weight of a body or structure is evenly distributed in all directions.
Eksempel: The center of gravity of the structure needs to be calculated for stability.
Merk: Unlike a physical center, the 'center of gravity' refers to a specific point related to weight distribution.

Centers hverdags (slang) uttrykk

Dead center

Denoting a precise location at the exact middle or center of something.
Eksempel: The arrow hit the target dead center.
Merk: The term 'dead center' emphasizes the accuracy of being right in the middle, without any deviation or error.

Off-center

Not in the exact middle or regular position.
Eksempel: The picture frame was slightly off-center on the wall.
Merk: In contrast to 'center,' 'off-center' suggests a position that is not centrally located or aligned.

Centrist

A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.
Eksempel: She identifies as a political centrist, believing in a balance of conservative and liberal values.
Merk: While 'center' refers to a physical location, 'centrist' pertains to a person's political stance toward the middle ground of ideologies.

Centerfold

The most prominent page in a magazine, usually featuring a photograph or illustration, often of a model.
Eksempel: He had a poster of the centerfold from that magazine on his wall.
Merk: This term is associated with magazines and typically refers to a visually appealing image placed at the center of the publication.

Centipede

A type of elongated insect with many legs.
Eksempel: There was a centipede crawling across the basement floor.
Merk: While 'center' denotes a central point, 'centipede' is a biological term describing a multi-legged arthropod.

Center ice

The area at the middle of an ice hockey rink, between the blue lines.
Eksempel: The hockey player scored from center ice with a powerful shot.
Merk: In hockey terminology, 'center ice' refers to a specific section on the rink, distinct from just the general 'center' location.

Center - Eksempler

The shopping center is located in the city center.
The center of the circle is marked with a dot.
The company's headquarters are in the center of the city.

Centers grammatikk

Center - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass)
Oppslagsord: center
Bøyinger
Substantiv, flertall (Noun, plural): centers
Substantiv, entall eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): center
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): centered
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): centering
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): centers
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): center
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): center
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
center inneholder 2 stavelser: cen • ter
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈsen-tər
cen ter , ˈsen tər (Den røde stavelsen er betont)

Center - Betydning og bruksfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
center: 400 - 500 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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