PLACE


Meaning of PLACE in English

noun

1

BAD : I hope there's enough place in the wardrobe for all your clothes.

GOOD : I hope there's enough room in the wardrobe for all your clothes.

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place = an area or a particular part of an area: 'The best place to sit is right in front of the stage.'

room (or space ) = an empty part of something that can be used or filled: 'There's room in the back seat for all three of you.'

2

BAD : I left the coat in my room but it may not be in that place any longer.

GOOD : I left the coat in my room but it may not be there any longer.

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there = in/to that place: 'It's a long way to New Zealand but I'd love to go there.'

3

BAD : When I lived at home, my father did not let me go to any place on my own.

GOOD : When I lived at home, my father did not let me go anywhere on my own.

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anywhere = in/to any place: 'Have you seen my comb anywhere?'

4

BAD : He was looking for a place where to spend the night.

GOOD : He was looking for somewhere to spend the night.

BAD : There was no place where to park.

GOOD : There was nowhere to park.

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somewhere/nowhere/anywhere + to-v : 'She needs somewhere to stay.'

Compare: 'He was looking for a place where he could spend the night.'

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