located — situated in a particular position or place
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: situated in a particular position or place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈloʊkeɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The pizza place is conveniently located right next to the gym - perfect for ruining your workout!
- Our school is located in the city center.
- The treasure was finally located after 300 years of searching.
located
ADJECTIVE[/ˈloʊkeɪtɪd/]
situated in a particular position or place
The missing hiker was located beside a large tree in the forest.
The nearest coffee shop was located across the street. (LOCATION + FIXED = LOCATED → being in a known place)
The treasure was located, carefully navigated to, and joyfully celebrated.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'locus', meaning 'place' or 'position'. Through the addition of the verb-forming suffix, it evolved to mean 'to place in a particular position' or 'to determine the position of something', capturing the act of pinpointing an exact location.
Breakdown
locus (place) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) = locate; the past tense form 'located' adds the -ed (past tense marker) to indicate completed action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza place is conveniently located right next to the gym - perfect for ruining your workout!”
“Our school is located in the city center.”
“The treasure was finally located after 300 years of searching.”
“My house is poorly located - it's next to a karaoke bar and a rooster farm!”
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