situated

[sich-oo-ey-tid]

adjective

1. located; placed.

2. placed in a particular position or condition, especially with reference to the possession of money.

   The inheritance leaves them well situated.

Other Word Forms

• unsituated adjective
• well-situated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of situated¹

First recorded in 1550–60; situate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Their mobile homes, situated on opposite sides of Wyre Country Park in Lancashire, went up in flames within 90 minutes of each other in August.

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The units, situated 5 to 9 miles from Santa Barbara County’s coastline, were shut-in after a corroded pipeline released nearly 3,000 barrels of oil in 2015.

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The pad is situated along the East River and boasts access to the exclusive Sutton Square garden.

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A small number of homes are situated on the street, as well as some businesses.

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The home, which is located on Pacific Coast Highway is described as being situated on “a stunning stretch of the Malibu coastline where properties are rarely offered for sale.”

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