situated
Americanadjective
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located; placed.
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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
Etymology
Origin of situated
Example Sentences
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A burrow was situated in a beautiful meadow recently released from its snow covering.
From Literature
The Galapagos Islands, a World Heritage Site, are situated some 1,000 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador.
From Barron's
Cultural District spans roughly 25 square miles, situated between Adams Boulevard to the north, Manchester Boulevard to the south, Central Avenue to the east and La Brea Avenue to the west.
From Los Angeles Times
During the experiment, an electrical current was applied to the frontal and parietal areas of the brain - situated at the front and towards the back.
From BBC
For outdoor adventure enthusiasts, there is also a new dock with concrete pilings, boat and jet ski lifts, and vinyl bulkhead that are situated on a 75 x 160 waterfront lot.
From MarketWatch
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