situation

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
The place in which something is situated; a location.
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
A position of employment; a post.
A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

state of affairs(English)position(English)spot(English)place(English)office(English)site(English)post(English)slot(English)worsened(English)deteriorated(English)worse(English)complicated(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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