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places

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈpɫeɪsəz// UK //plˈeɪsɪz// places

n. particular areas, buildings, or positions. You use this word to talk about where things are or where people go.

n. specific locations, areas, or positions in space. Refers to both physical sites and abstract positions within a sequence or hierarchy.


SIMPLE

There are many beautiful places to visit in this city.

CONTEXTUAL

The children put their toys back in their proper places before going to bed.

COMPLEX

The architect designed the building to include several quiet places where employees could retreat for focused work away from the open-plan office.

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The plural form of 'place'; often used with the preposition 'in' or 'to'.

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