Basic Details
Word: Situated
Part of Speech: Verb (past participle of situate)
Meaning: Located in a particular place or position.
Synonyms: Located, positioned, set
Antonyms: Displaced, removed
Idioms and Phrases
- Situated on cloud nine: To be extremely happy or in a state of bliss. Example: "After winning the competition, she was situated on cloud nine for the rest of the day."
- Isn't it all situated? Used when something is arranged or organised properly. Example: "With everything situated, we are ready to start the event."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The school is situated in the heart of the town, making it easily accessible for all students.
Example 2: Her house is situated near the river, providing wonderful views of nature.
Example 3: The restaurant is elegantly situated on the rooftop, offering an amazing sunset view.
Fun Fact
The word "situated" comes from the Latin verb "situare," which means "to place" or "to set." It has been used in the English language since the early 17th century.
Famous Quote
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." Marcel Proust
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "situated" mean?
a) To be lost
b) Located in a certain place
c) To move around
d) To make noise
Answer: b) Located in a certain place
2. Which of these is a synonym of "situated"?
a) Located
b) Hidden
c) Removed
d) Surrounded
Answer: a) Located
3. What is an antonym of "situated"?
a) Positioned
b) Placed
c) Displaced
d) Settled
Answer: c) Displaced
4. Which sentence uses "situated" correctly?
a) The book is situated on the table.
b) The cat is situated in the tree.
c) The dog is situated at the park.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
5. Which idiom means being extremely happy?
a) Is it all situated?
b) Situated on cloud nine
c) Situated under the weather
d) Situated in the dark
Answer: b) Situated on cloud nine
