location
gb/loʊkˈeɪʃən/ us/loʊkˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglês
~ 1800
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
entity
1
a specific place or position
A specific place where something is or happens.
Padrão de uso:
the location of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'location' with 'address'. An address is the detailed information for finding a place, while a location can be general or specific.
Sinónimos
place (More general and less precise; can refer to an area rather than a specific point.)
|
site (Often used for planned activities, events, or construction; may sound more formal or technical.)
Antónimos
displacement (Refers to moving something from its original place; opposite of being in a fixed location.)
Colocações
exact location
|remote location
|secret location
|filming location
|meeting location
Temas
daily life
|travel
|geography
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The police are still trying to determine the exact location of the suspect.
- This hotel is in a great location near the beach.
- We chose this location for the wedding because of its beautiful view.
- GPS can help you find your current location.
- The filming location was kept secret to avoid crowds.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My house is in a quiet location.
- The shop is in a good location.
- We met at a new location.
- He told me the location of the park.
Nome
B1
action
2
the process of finding or placing
The action of finding where something is or putting it somewhere.
Padrão de uso:
the location of [something/someone]
Sinónimos
positioning (More technical; often used in engineering, navigation, or marketing contexts.)
Antónimos
misplacement (Refers to losing track of where something is; opposite of locating it.)
Colocações
location tracking
|location services
|location detection
Temas
science
|technology
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The location of the missing hiker was confirmed by rescue teams.
- Accurate location of the fault will help fix the problem quickly.
- Location of satellites is crucial for GPS systems.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The police worked on the location of the lost child.
- The phone helps with the location of friends.
- The app shows the location of buses.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
location
IPA
GB/loʊkˈeɪʃən/
US/loʊkˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
loc - a - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: location
- Plural: location, locations
Família de palavras
Expressões
change of location
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ əv loʊkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
moving to another place
When someone or something moves to a different place.
Exemplos
- The meeting will be held after a change of location.
- We need a change of location to get better light for the photos.
in a secret location
1/ˈɪn ə sˈikɹɪt loʊkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
at a hidden place
At a place that people do not know about or cannot find.
Exemplos
- The witness is staying in a secret location for safety.
- The treasure is kept in a secret location.
on location
1/ˈɔn loʊkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
filming at an actual site
When a film or TV show is made outside the studio at a real place.
Exemplos
- The movie was shot on location in Paris.
- The crew spent three weeks on location in the desert.