center
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.the middle part or point of something, far from the edges.
n.the middle portion of an object or area; the point equidistant from the boundaries or edges.
Simple“The teacher told the children to sit in the center of the rug.”
In context“The researchers placed the sample in the exact center of the chamber to ensure the heat was distributed evenly across its surface.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
n.a building or place used for a particular activity or service.
n.a facility or complex dedicated to a specific function, service, or social activity.
Simple“The new community center has a swimming pool and a library.”
In context“The city council approved funding for a high-tech medical center that will specialize in advanced cardiac surgery and rehabilitation.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a player who plays in the middle of the field or court.
n.a player positioned in the middle of the playing area, often serving as a pivot or defensive anchor.
Simple“The center passed the ball to the player waiting near the basket.”
In context“The team's success this season is largely due to their center, whose height and agility dominate the middle of the court.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a political group that is not extreme and has moderate ideas.
n.the moderate or centrist portion of the political spectrum, avoiding extreme left-wing or right-wing positions.
Simple“The candidate tried to appeal to the center to win more votes.”
In context“The coalition government struggled to maintain its grip on the political center as radical parties gained popularity during the economic crisis.”
Synonymsmiddle groundmoderatesAntonyms - 05 B1 Intermediate
v.to move something so it is in the middle of an area.
v.to position an object so that its midpoint coincides with the midpoint of another area or axis.
Simple“You should center the title on the page so it looks professional.”
In context“The graphic designer carefully centered the logo within the header to maintain the visual balance of the website's landing page.”
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to have something as the main subject or interest.
v.to concentrate or revolve around a specific theme, person, or idea.
Simple“The discussion centered on how to save money for the trip.”
In context“The debate centered on the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence in judicial decision-making processes.”
Usageusually followed by 'on' or 'around'
Synonyms - 07 B1 Intermediate
adj.being in the middle of something.
adj.situated at or related to the center; often used to describe a specific part or position.
Simple“Please use the center aisle to walk to the front of the room.”
In context“The architect designed the building with a center courtyard to allow natural light to reach the interior offices.”
center vs centre — Centre is the standard spelling in British English, while center is the standard spelling in American English.
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