situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

place of activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

position

STRONG

bearings direction footing latitude locale locality location locus longitude post seat setting site spot stage station whereabouts

WEAK

where

NOUN

circumstances, status

Synonyms

STRONGEST

case condition place plight position scene

STRONG

ballgame bargain capacity character footing mode picture posture rank sphere stage standing standpoint state station

WEAK

how things stack up like it is size of it state of affairs status quo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unemployment

NOUN

employment status

Synonyms

STRONGEST

job place position trade

STRONG

appointment berth billet capacity connection employment engagement hire office placement post profession spot

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fun unemployment

Example Sentences

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A devastating earthquake in March and international funding cuts have made the situation far worse.

From BBC

They often flopped in similar situations last season, including a 1-0 loss at the City Ground in March.

From Barron's

Wisdom is ‘What is the best way to live? How do I handle this difficult situation?’

From Salon

His message to any young person in a similar situation is that "you can do both".

From BBC

Indemnity insurance covers situations like loss or damage.

From BBC