position
English Thesaurus
1. the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom (noun.act)
hypernym | : | assumption, |
definition | : | the act of assuming or taking for granted (noun.act) |
2. a job in an organization (noun.act)
hyponym | : | academicianship, |
definition | : | the position of member of an honorary academy (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | accountantship, |
definition | : | the position of accountant (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | admiralty, |
definition | : | the office of admiral (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | apostleship, |
definition | : | the position of apostle (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | apprenticeship, |
definition | : | the position of apprentice (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | associateship, |
definition | : | the position of associate (as in an office or academy) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | attorneyship, |
definition | : | the position of attorney (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | bailiffship, |
definition | : | the office of bailiff (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | baronetage, |
definition | : | the state of a baronet (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | cadetship, |
definition | : | the position of cadet (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | caliphate, |
definition | : | the office of a caliph (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | cardinalship, |
definition | : | the office of cardinal (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | chairmanship, |
definition | : | the position of chairman (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | chancellorship, |
definition | : | the office of chancellor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | clerkship, |
definition | : | the job of clerk (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | consulship, |
definition | : | the post of consul (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | controllership, |
definition | : | the position of controller (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | curacy, |
definition | : | the position of a curate (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | curatorship, |
definition | : | the position of curator (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | custodianship, |
definition | : | the position of custodian (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | deanery, deanship, |
definition | : | the position or office of a dean (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | directorship, |
definition | : | the position of a director of a business concern (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | discipleship, |
definition | : | the position of disciple (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | editorship, |
definition | : | the position of editor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | eldership, |
definition | : | the office of elder (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | emirate, |
definition | : | the office of an emir (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | fatherhood, |
definition | : | the status of a father (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | fatherhood, |
definition | : | the status of a religious leader (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | foremanship, |
definition | : | the position of foreman (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | governorship, |
definition | : | the office of governor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | headship, |
definition | : | the position of head (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | headship, |
definition | : | the position of headmaster or headmistress (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | hot seat, |
definition | : | a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | incumbency, |
definition | : | the office of an incumbent (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | inspectorship, |
definition | : | the office of inspector (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | instructorship, |
definition | : | the position of instructor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | internship, |
definition | : | the position of a medical intern (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | khanate, |
definition | : | the position of a khan (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | lectureship, |
definition | : | the post of lecturer (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | legislatorship, |
definition | : | the office of legislator (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | librarianship, |
definition | : | the position of librarian (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | lieutenancy, |
definition | : | the position of a lieutenant (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | managership, |
definition | : | the position of manager (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | manhood, |
definition | : | the status of being a man (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | marshalship, |
definition | : | the post of marshall (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | mastership, |
definition | : | the position of master (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | mayoralty, |
definition | : | the position of mayor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | messiahship, |
definition | : | the position of messiah (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | moderatorship, |
definition | : | the position of moderator (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | overlordship, |
definition | : | the position of overlord (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | peasanthood, |
definition | : | the state of being a peasant (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | plum, |
definition | : | a highly desirable position or assignment (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | praetorship, |
definition | : | the office of praetor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | precentorship, |
definition | : | the position of precentor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | preceptorship, |
definition | : | the position of preceptor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | prefecture, |
definition | : | the office of prefect (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | prelacy, prelature, |
definition | : | the office or station of a prelate (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | premiership, |
definition | : | the office of premier (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | primateship, |
definition | : | the office of primate (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | principalship, |
definition | : | the post of principal (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | priorship, |
definition | : | the office of prior (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | proctorship, |
definition | : | the position of proctor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | protectorship, |
definition | : | the position of protector (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | public office, |
definition | : | a position concerning the people as a whole (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | rabbinate, |
definition | : | the office or function of a rabbi (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | receivership, |
definition | : | the office of a receiver (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | regency, |
definition | : | the office of a regent (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | residency, |
definition | : | the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | rulership, |
definition | : | the position of ruler (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | sainthood, |
definition | : | the status and dignity of a saint (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | secretaryship, |
definition | : | the position of secretary (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | senatorship, |
definition | : | the office of senator (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | sinecure, |
definition | : | an office that involves minimal duties (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | solicitorship, |
definition | : | the position of solicitor (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | speakership, |
definition | : | the position of Speaker (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | stewardship, |
definition | : | the position of steward (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | studentship, |
definition | : | the position of student (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | teachership, |
definition | : | the position of teacher (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | thaneship, |
definition | : | the position of thane (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | throne, |
definition | : | the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | treasurership, |
definition | : | the position of treasurer (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | tribuneship, |
definition | : | the position of tribune (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | trusteeship, |
definition | : | the position of trustee (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | vice-presidency, |
definition | : | the office and function of a vice president (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | viceroyship, |
definition | : | the position of viceroy (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | viziership, |
definition | : | the position of vizier (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | wardenship, |
definition | : | the position of warden (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | wardership, |
definition | : | the position of warder (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | womanhood, |
definition | : | the status of a woman (noun.act) |
3. the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another (noun.act)
hypernym | : | function, office, part, role, |
definition | : | the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | behalf, |
definition | : | as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as (noun.act) |
4. (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player (noun.act)
hypernym | : | role, |
definition | : | normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | goalie, goalkeeper, goaltender, netkeeper, |
definition | : | the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | mound, pitcher, |
definition | : | the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | catcher, |
definition | : | the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | first, first base, |
definition | : | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | second, second base, |
definition | : | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | short, shortstop, |
definition | : | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | third, third base, |
definition | : | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | left field, leftfield, |
definition | : | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | center field, centerfield, |
definition | : | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | right field, rightfield, |
definition | : | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the right third of the outfield (looking from home plate) (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | forward, |
definition | : | a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | center, |
definition | : | a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | guard, |
definition | : | a position on a basketball team (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | back, |
definition | : | (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | lineman, |
definition | : | (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | mid-off, |
definition | : | the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the off side (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | mid-on, |
definition | : | the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the on side (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | center, |
definition | : | the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | cleanup, cleanup position, cleanup spot, |
definition | : | (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team) (noun.communication) |
domain category | : | athletics, sport, |
definition | : | an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition (noun.act) |
5. the act of putting something in a certain place (noun.act)
hypernym | : | activity, |
definition | : | any specific behavior (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | stratification, |
definition | : | the placing of seeds in damp sand or sawdust or peat moss in order to preserve them or promote germination (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | orientation, |
definition | : | the act of orienting (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | planting, |
definition | : | the act of fixing firmly in place (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | implantation, |
definition | : | the act of planting or setting in the ground (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | repositioning, |
definition | : | the act of placing in a new position (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | set, |
definition | : | the act of putting something in position (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | superposition, |
definition | : | the placement of one thing on top of another (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | fingering, |
definition | : | the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | superposition, |
definition | : | (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide (noun.act) |
6. the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute)
hypernym | : | relation, |
definition | : | an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together (noun.tops) |
hyponym | : | occlusion, |
definition | : | (dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | inclination, lean, leaning, list, tilt, |
definition | : | the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | gradient, slope, |
definition | : | the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | arrangement, placement, |
definition | : | the spatial property of the way in which something is placed (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | point of view, |
definition | : | the spatial property of the position from which something is observed (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | coincidence, |
definition | : | the quality of occupying the same position or area in space (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | dead center, dead centre, |
definition | : | the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | centrality, |
definition | : | the property of being central (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | marginality, |
definition | : | the property of being marginal or on the fringes (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | anteriority, |
definition | : | the quality of being in front or (in lower animals) toward the head (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | posteriority, |
definition | : | the quality of being toward the back or toward the rear end (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | externality, outwardness, |
definition | : | the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | inwardness, |
definition | : | the quality or state of being inward or internal (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | northernness, |
definition | : | the property of being to the north (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | southernness, |
definition | : | the property of being to the south (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | horizontality, |
definition | : | the quality of being parallel to the horizon (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | slot, |
definition | : | a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | direction, |
definition | : | the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves (noun.linkdef) |
hyponym | : | angular position, |
definition | : | relation by which any position with respect to any other position is established (noun.linkdef) |
attribute | : | anterior, |
definition | : | of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body (adj.all) |
attribute | : | posterior, |
definition | : | located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure (adj.all) |
attribute | : | external, |
definition | : | happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface (adj.all) |
attribute | : | internal, |
definition | : | happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface (adj.all) |
attribute | : | outer, |
definition | : | being on the outside or further from a center (adj.all) |
attribute | : | inner, |
definition | : | located or occurring within or closer to a center (adj.all) |
attribute | : | exterior, |
definition | : | situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building (adj.all) |
attribute | : | interior, |
definition | : | situated within or suitable for inside a building (adj.all) |
7. the arrangement of the body and its limbs (noun.attribute)
hypernym | : | bodily property, |
definition | : | an attribute of the body (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | order arms, |
definition | : | a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a command (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | ballet position, |
definition | : | classical position of the body and especially the feet in ballet (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | decubitus, |
definition | : | a reclining position (as in a bed) (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | eversion, |
definition | : | the position of being turned outward (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | lithotomy position, |
definition | : | a position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | lotus position, |
definition | : | a sitting position with the legs crossed; used in yoga (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | missionary position, |
definition | : | a position for sexual intercourse; a man and woman lie facing each other with the man on top; so-called because missionaries thought it the proper position for primitive peoples (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | pose, |
definition | : | a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | presentation, |
definition | : | (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | ectopia, |
definition | : | abnormal position of a part or organ (especially at the time of birth) (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | asana, |
definition | : | (Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga) (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | guard, |
definition | : | a posture of defence in boxing or fencing (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | sprawl, sprawling, |
definition | : | an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | stance, |
definition | : | standing posture (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | tuck, |
definition | : | (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest (noun.attribute) |
attribute | : | unerect, |
definition | : | not upright in position or posture (adj.all) |
8. a rationalized mental attitude (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | attitude, mental attitude, |
definition | : | a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | hard line, |
definition | : | a firm and uncompromising stance or position (noun.cognition) |
9. a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | orientation, |
definition | : | an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | futurism, |
definition | : | the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | cutting edge, forefront, vanguard, |
definition | : | the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | paradigm, |
definition | : | the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | light, |
definition | : | a particular perspective or aspect of a situation (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | sight, |
definition | : | a range of mental vision (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | straddle, |
definition | : | a noncommittal or equivocal position (noun.cognition) |
10. an item on a list or in a sequence (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | item, point, |
definition | : | a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | postposition, |
definition | : | (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element after another (as placing a modifier after the word that it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix after the base to which it is attached) (noun.communication) |
hyponym | : | preposition, |
definition | : | (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached) (noun.communication) |
11. an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | opinion, view, |
definition | : | a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof (noun.communication) |
12. the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location)
hypernym | : | point, |
definition | : | the precise location of something; a spatially limited location (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | wing, |
definition | : | (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | half-mast, half-staff, |
definition | : | a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | lead, |
definition | : | (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | pole position, |
definition | : | the most favorable position at the start of a race (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | polls, |
definition | : | the place where people vote (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | pride of place, |
definition | : | the first or highest or most important or most ostentatious place (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | anomaly, |
definition | : | (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun) (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | site, situation, |
definition | : | physical position in relation to the surroundings (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | setting, |
definition | : | the physical position of something (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | juxtaposition, |
definition | : | a side-by-side position (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | lie, |
definition | : | position or manner in which something is situated (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | post, station, |
definition | : | the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | pitch, |
definition | : | a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk) (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | landmark, |
definition | : | the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | right, |
definition | : | location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | left, |
definition | : | location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | back, rear, |
definition | : | the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | front, |
definition | : | the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | stand, |
definition | : | the position where a thing or person stands (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | station, |
definition | : | (nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | vantage, |
definition | : | place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective) (noun.location) |
attribute | : | right, |
definition | : | being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north (adj.all) |
attribute | : | left, |
definition | : | being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north (adj.all) |
13. the appropriate or customary location (noun.location)
hypernym | : | point, point, |
definition | : | the precise location of something; a spatially limited location (noun.location) |
14. a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons (noun.location)
hyponym | : | ground, |
definition | : | a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) (noun.location) |
hyponym | : | line, |
definition | : | a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops) (noun.location) |
15. a condition or position in which you find yourself (noun.state)
hypernym | : | condition, status, |
definition | : | a state at a particular time (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | place, shoes, |
definition | : | a particular situation (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | poverty trap, |
definition | : | a situation in which an increase in income results in a loss of benefits so that you are no better off (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | soup, |
definition | : | an unfortunate situation (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | stymie, stymy, |
definition | : | a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole (noun.state) |
16. the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society (noun.state)
hypernym | : | state, |
definition | : | the way something is with respect to its main attributes (noun.tops) |
hyponym | : | face, |
definition | : | status in the eyes of others (noun.attribute) |
hyponym | : | election, |
definition | : | the status or fact of being elected (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | standing, |
definition | : | social or financial or professional status or reputation (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | high status, |
definition | : | a position of superior status (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | high ground, |
definition | : | a position of superiority over opponents or competitors (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | high profile, |
definition | : | a position attracting much attention and publicity (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | holy order, order, |
definition | : | (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | low status, lowliness, lowness, |
definition | : | a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | legal status, |
definition | : | a status defined by law (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | left-handedness, |
definition | : | the status of being born of a morganatic marriage (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | command, |
definition | : | a position of highest authority (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | nationality, |
definition | : | the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | footing, terms, |
definition | : | status with respect to the relations between people or groups (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | retirement, |
definition | : | the state of being retired from one's business or occupation (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | rank, |
definition | : | relative status (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | caste, |
definition | : | social status or position conferred by a system based on class (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | dignity, |
definition | : | high office or rank or station (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | nobility, noblesse, |
definition | : | the state of being of noble birth (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | ordination, |
definition | : | the status of being ordained to a sacred office (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | pedestal, |
definition | : | a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority) (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | leadership, |
definition | : | the status of a leader (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | slot, |
definition | : | a position in a hierarchy or organization (noun.state) |
hyponym | : | toehold, |
definition | : | a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made (noun.state) |
attribute | : | low-class, lower-class, |
definition | : | occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society (adj.all) |
attribute | : | middle-class, |
definition | : | occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy (adj.all) |
attribute | : | upper-class, |
definition | : | occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society (adj.all) |
attribute | : | dominant, |
definition | : | exercising influence or control (adj.all) |
17. put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)
hypernym | : | displace, move, |
definition | : | cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | docket, |
definition | : | place on the docket for legal action (verb.communication) |
hyponym | : | cock, |
definition | : | set the trigger of a firearm back for firing (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | postpose, |
definition | : | place after another constituent in the sentence (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | prepose, |
definition | : | place before another constituent in the sentence (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | step, |
definition | : | place (a ship's mast) in its step (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | put back, replace, |
definition | : | put something back where it belongs (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | stratify, |
definition | : | form, arrange, or deposit in layers (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | plant, |
definition | : | place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | intersperse, |
definition | : | place at intervals in or among (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | nestle, snuggle, |
definition | : | position comfortably (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | pile, |
definition | : | place or lay as if in a pile (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | arrange, set up, |
definition | : | put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | superpose, |
definition | : | place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | park, |
definition | : | place temporarily (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | dispose, |
definition | : | place or put in a particular order (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | emplace, |
definition | : | put into place or position (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | emplace, |
definition | : | provide a new emplacement for guns (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | ship, |
definition | : | place on board a ship (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | underlay, |
definition | : | put (something) under or beneath (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | trench, |
definition | : | set, plant, or bury in a trench (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | pigeonhole, |
definition | : | place into a small compartment (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | shelve, |
definition | : | place on a shelf (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | jar, |
definition | : | place in a cylindrical vessel (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | repose, |
definition | : | to put something (eg trust) in something (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | sign, |
definition | : | place signs, as along a road (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | middle, |
definition | : | put in the middle (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | parallelize, |
definition | : | place parallel to one another (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | butt, |
definition | : | place end to end without overlapping (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | recess, |
definition | : | put into a recess (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | reposition, |
definition | : | place into another position (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | throw, thrust, |
definition | : | place or put with great energy (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | tee, tee up, |
definition | : | place on a tee (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | rack up, |
definition | : | place in a rack (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | coffin, |
definition | : | place into a coffin (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | bed, |
definition | : | put to bed (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | appose, |
definition | : | place side by side or in close proximity (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | seed, sow, |
definition | : | place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | misplace, |
definition | : | place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | juxtapose, |
definition | : | place side by side (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | set down, |
definition | : | put or settle into a position (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | bottle, |
definition | : | put into bottles (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | bucket, |
definition | : | put into a bucket (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | barrel, |
definition | : | put in barrels (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | ground, |
definition | : | place or put on the ground (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | pillow, rest, |
definition | : | rest on or as if on a pillow (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | lose, mislay, misplace, |
definition | : | place (something) where one cannot find it again (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | upend, |
definition | : | set, turn, or stand on end (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | seat, sit, sit down, |
definition | : | show to a seat; assign a seat for (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | seat, |
definition | : | place in or on a seat (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | lay, put down, repose, |
definition | : | put in a horizontal position (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | recline, |
definition | : | cause to recline (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | plant, set, |
definition | : | put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | ladle, |
definition | : | put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | poise, |
definition | : | cause to be balanced or suspended (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | lean, |
definition | : | cause to lean or incline (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | clap, |
definition | : | put quickly or forcibly (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | rest, |
definition | : | put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | perch, |
definition | : | cause to perch or sit (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | load, |
definition | : | put (something) on a structure or conveyance (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | cram, |
definition | : | put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | set, |
definition | : | put into a position that will restore a normal state (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | siphon, |
definition | : | move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | seat, |
definition | : | place or attach firmly in or on a base (verb.contact) |
hyponym | : | position, |
definition | : | cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | space, |
definition | : | place at intervals (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | marshal, |
definition | : | place in proper rank (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | settle, settle down, |
definition | : | settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | throw, |
definition | : | to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | imbricate, |
definition | : | place so as to overlap (verb.stative) |
18. cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion)
hyponym | : | deploy, |
definition | : | place troops or weapons in battle formation (verb.competition) |
hyponym | : | aim, direct, take, take aim, train, |
definition | : | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition) |
hyponym | : | square, |
definition | : | position so as to be square (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | dress, line up, |
definition | : | arrange in ranks (verb.motion) |
hyponym | : | orient, |
definition | : | cause to point (verb.stative) |
19. the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom (noun.act)
derivation | : | posit, postulate, |
definition | : | take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom (verb.cognition) |
20. a job in an organization (noun.act)
derivation | : | function, officiate, |
definition | : | perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function (verb.competition) |
derivation | : | locate, place, site, |
definition | : | assign a location to (verb.possession) |
derivation | : | post, |
definition | : | assign to a post; put into a post (verb.social) |
derivation | : | place, |
definition | : | assign to (a job or a home) (verb.social) |
21. the act of putting something in a certain place (noun.act)
derivation | : | locate, settle, |
definition | : | take up residence and become established (verb.change) |
derivation | : | emplace, |
definition | : | put into place or position (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | position, |
definition | : | cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion) |
derivation | : | locate, place, site, |
definition | : | assign a location to (verb.possession) |
22. the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute)
derivation | : | position, |
definition | : | cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion) |
23. the arrangement of the body and its limbs (noun.attribute)
derivation | : | model, pose, posture, sit, |
definition | : | assume a posture as for artistic purposes (verb.perception) |
derivation | : | postural, |
definition | : | of or relating to or involving posture (adj.pert) |
24. a rationalized mental attitude (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | stand, |
definition | : | have or maintain a position or stand on an issue (verb.cognition) |
25. a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | consider, look at, view, |
definition | : | look at carefully; study mentally (verb.perception) |
26. an item on a list or in a sequence (noun.communication)
derivation | : | come in, come out, place, |
definition | : | take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal (verb.cognition) |
derivation | : | place, |
definition | : | finish second or better in a horse or dog race (verb.competition) |
27. the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location)
derivation | : | position, position, |
definition | : | cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion) |
28. put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)
also | : | put back, replace, |
definition | : | put something back where it belongs (verb.contact) |
also | : | apply, put on, |
definition | : | apply to a surface (verb.contact) |
also | : | arrange, set up, |
definition | : | put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact) |
also | : | array, lay out, range, set out, |
definition | : | lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line (verb.contact) |
also | : | post, put up, |
definition | : | place so as to be noticed (verb.contact) |
also | : | gaol, immure, imprison, incarcerate, jail, jug, lag, put away, put behind bars, remand, |
definition | : | lock up or confine, in or as in a jail (verb.social) |
also | : | rig, set up, |
definition | : | arrange the outcome of by means of deceit (verb.social) |
also | : | defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table, |
definition | : | hold back to a later time (verb.stative) |
derivation | : | set, |
definition | : | the act of putting something in position (noun.act) |
derivation | : | positioner, rotary actuator, |
definition | : | (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | arrangement, placement, |
definition | : | the spatial property of the way in which something is placed (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | place, position, |
definition | : | the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location) |
derivation | : | setting, |
definition | : | the physical position of something (noun.location) |
derivation | : | place, spot, topographic point, |
definition | : | a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location) |
29. cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion)
derivation | : | positioner, rotary actuator, |
definition | : | (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | position, spatial relation, |
definition | : | the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | place, position, |
definition | : | the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location) |
derivation | : | position, |
definition | : | the appropriate or customary location (noun.location) |
30. the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom (noun.act)
derivation | : | posit, postulate, |
definition | : | take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom (verb.cognition) |
31. a job in an organization (noun.act)
derivation | : | function, officiate, |
definition | : | perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function (verb.competition) |
derivation | : | locate, place, site, |
definition | : | assign a location to (verb.possession) |
derivation | : | post, |
definition | : | assign to a post; put into a post (verb.social) |
derivation | : | place, |
definition | : | assign to (a job or a home) (verb.social) |
32. the act of putting something in a certain place (noun.act)
derivation | : | locate, settle, |
definition | : | take up residence and become established (verb.change) |
derivation | : | emplace, |
definition | : | put into place or position (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | position, |
definition | : | cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion) |
derivation | : | locate, place, site, |
definition | : | assign a location to (verb.possession) |
33. the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute)
derivation | : | position, |
definition | : | cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion) |
34. the arrangement of the body and its limbs (noun.attribute)
derivation | : | model, pose, posture, sit, |
definition | : | assume a posture as for artistic purposes (verb.perception) |
derivation | : | postural, |
definition | : | of or relating to or involving posture (adj.pert) |
35. a rationalized mental attitude (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | stand, |
definition | : | have or maintain a position or stand on an issue (verb.cognition) |
36. a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | consider, look at, view, |
definition | : | look at carefully; study mentally (verb.perception) |
37. an item on a list or in a sequence (noun.communication)
derivation | : | come in, come out, place, |
definition | : | take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal (verb.cognition) |
derivation | : | place, |
definition | : | finish second or better in a horse or dog race (verb.competition) |
38. the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location)
derivation | : | position, position, |
definition | : | cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion) |
39. put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)
also | : | put back, replace, |
definition | : | put something back where it belongs (verb.contact) |
also | : | apply, put on, |
definition | : | apply to a surface (verb.contact) |
also | : | arrange, set up, |
definition | : | put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact) |
also | : | array, lay out, range, set out, |
definition | : | lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line (verb.contact) |
also | : | post, put up, |
definition | : | place so as to be noticed (verb.contact) |
also | : | gaol, immure, imprison, incarcerate, jail, jug, lag, put away, put behind bars, remand, |
definition | : | lock up or confine, in or as in a jail (verb.social) |
also | : | rig, set up, |
definition | : | arrange the outcome of by means of deceit (verb.social) |
also | : | defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table, |
definition | : | hold back to a later time (verb.stative) |
derivation | : | set, |
definition | : | the act of putting something in position (noun.act) |
derivation | : | positioner, rotary actuator, |
definition | : | (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | arrangement, placement, |
definition | : | the spatial property of the way in which something is placed (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | place, position, |
definition | : | the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location) |
derivation | : | setting, |
definition | : | the physical position of something (noun.location) |
derivation | : | place, spot, topographic point, |
definition | : | a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location) |
40. cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion)
derivation | : | positioner, rotary actuator, |
definition | : | (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | position, spatial relation, |
definition | : | the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | place, position, |
definition | : | the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location) |
derivation | : | position, |
definition | : | the appropriate or customary location (noun.location) |
Visual ArtiKata
Explore position in ArtiKata.com >