situation

About 125.38 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

   The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.

2. noun The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

   The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.

3. noun The place in which something is situated; a location.
4. noun Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
5. noun A position of employment; a post.
6. noun A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.

   Boss, we've got a situation here…

7. noun An individual movie theater.
8. noun An outfit, garment, or look.

   She is working some sort of amazing burgundy chiffon situation with gold piping.

Similar words

state of affairs position spot place office site post slot berth situational

Often followed by

in of is and was that where to as

Word family

situations