Place & Position

to be occupied by a large number of things

The suitcase was packed so tightly that it was bursting at the seams, barely able to close.

used to describe a very honest and moral person

She always speaks the truth, never wavering or embellishing her words.She's as straight as an arrow.

in an environment that is not enclosed

The campers set up their tents in the open, surrounded by nature and under the starry sky.

enough space that enables people to move easily

The small apartment felt cramped, lacking the elbow room needed to freely move around.

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

The cabin was tucked away in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by dense forests and miles of untouched nature.

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

I haven't seen him around this neck of the woods for quite some time.

a small or confined room with very limited space for movement

The studio apartment was so small that there was hardly enough room to swing a cat.

all possible places, particularly those that are out of sight or reach

The detective searched every nook and cranny of the crime scene, hoping to find a clue that would lead to the culprit.

without sufficient space for one to move freely

The concert was so popular that the audience was packed like sardines in the stadium.

a familiar place or location, particularly one where someone often goes to or spends time in

The local park became his stomping ground, where he would jog every morning and meet his friends for picnics.

having finished one's supply of something very recently

They checked their inventory, but apparently they're fresh out of the blender that's on sale.

(of one's posture) in a straight and rigid position

I am sure she is stiff as a ramrod.

to be down on one's hands and knees

The toddler was on all fours, exploring the room and crawling towards his toys.