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place. The first 10 are listed below.
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Main Entry:
1place 
Pronunciation:
pl
s
Function:
noun
1 : an available space
: ROOM <make a
place for the newcomer>
2 a : a region not made clear in description <all over the
place>
b : a building or spot set apart for a special purpose <a
place of learning>
3 a : a certain region or center of population <a nice
place to visit>
b : 1HOUSE 1, dwelling <nice
place you have here> <our summer
place>
4 : a certain part of a surface or body
: SPOT <a sore
place on my shoulder> <lost my
place in the book>
5 : relative position in a scale or series <kept them in their
place> <in the first
place, you're wrong> <finished in last
place>
6 a : a proper position <the
place of education in society>
b : a suitable moment or point <this is not the
place to discuss that problem>
7 a : an available seat or accommodation <needs a
place to stay>
b : usual space or use <paper towels take the
place of linen>
8 : the position of a digit in a numeral <the number 316 has three
places> <in 2.718 the digit 1 is two
places after the decimal point>
9 : JOB 3, position
10 : a public square
11 : a short street
12 : second position at the finish (as of a horse race)
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