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place

Words that start with 'place' — often related to place or use 'place' as a base.

the act of placing or the state of being placed; a position or assignment

The placement of the statue was carefully considered.

put in the wrong place; wrongly attributed (e.g., misplaced trust)

She realized she'd misplaced her keys.

lacking a distinctive sense of place; without a fixed location

The new development felt placeless and generic.

a physical or virtual market where goods and services are exchanged

The online marketplace connects buyers and sellers worldwide.

a structure for holding a fire indoors, often built into a wall

They hung stockings above the fireplace.

a place where people perform their jobs; an employment location

Safety at the workplace is a priority.

ordinary, frequent, or unsurprising; widely encountered

Smartphones have become commonplace.

a small mat placed on a table under a plate or dish

She bought new placemats for the dining table.

to put something in the place of another; to substitute or restore

They will replace the old carpet next month.

someone or something that takes the place of another; the act of replacing

The replacement part arrived today.