center

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UK /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ US /ˈsɛn.(t)ɚ/

noun 5verb 5name 5adj 1

Collocations

ADJ.

developed, good, right, small

We found a good center for our children's after-school activities last year.

VERB + CENTER

destroyed, get, goes, lies, park, play, travel, wind

The new shopping center destroyed several old neighborhoods when it was built downtown.

CENTER + NOUN

america's, city, development, economy, football, hotels, stock, th'utmost

The new shopping center development transformed the downtown area into a thriving commercial hub.

PREP.

from, in, in, into

The discussion naturally shifted into the center of the room where everyone could hear better.

Definitions

noun

The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

If a point be taken within a circle, and more than two equal straight lines fall from the point on the circle, the point taken is the centre of the circle.

The point in the interior of a sphere that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

Japanese scientists are to explore the centre of the Earth. Using a giant drill ship launched next month, the researchers aim to be the first to punch a hole through the rocky crust that covers our planet and to reach the mantle below.

The middle portion of something; the part well away from the edges.

[...] their portion set As far remov'd from God and light of Heav'n As from the Center thrice to th'utmost Pole.

Leo. No: if I mistake In those Foundations which I build upon, The Centre is not bigge enough to beare A Schoole-Boyes Top.

The point on a line that is midway between the ends.

adj

Of, at, or related to a center.

verb

To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

????, Matthew Prior, Celia to Damon Thy joys are centred all in me alone.

He centered the heading of the document.

To cause (some attribute, such as a mood or voltage) to be adjusted to a value which is midway between the extremes.

To give (something) a central basis.

However, Lucas also centered the plot around the protection of the secret Death Star plans, which now filled the role of the clan treasure the enemy is seeking in Hidden Fortress; […]

To concentrate on (something), to pay close attention to (something).

The plot centers on the life of a working-class family.

The discussion centered around the recent issues.

To form a recess or indentation for the reception of a center.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a building dedicated to a particular activity

centre

noun — the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the ca

centerfield

noun — mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscape

noun — a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process

centre

noun — the object upon which interest and attention focuses

centre

noun — the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some id

noun — the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclos

centre

noun — a place where some particular activity is concentrated

centre

noun — a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremiti

noun — an area that is approximately central within some larger reg

noun — (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimm

snapper

verb — direct one's attention on something

verb — move into the center

centre

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

center field

The part of a baseball field which is beyond the infield and straight ahead left if you stand on home plate and face the pitcher.

dead center

Synonym of dead point: the position at which a crank is in a direct line with a connecting rod.

front and center

A command to approach the center of attention of an assemblage, as of military personnel or students.

Example Bank

If a point be taken within a circle, and more than two equal straight lines fall from the point on the circle, the point taken is the centre of the circle.

Wiktionary

[...] their portion set As far remov'd from God and light of Heav'n As from the Center thrice to th'utmost Pole.

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????, Matthew Prior, Celia to Damon Thy joys are centred all in me alone.

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He centered the heading of the document.

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However, Lucas also centered the plot around the protection of the secret Death Star plans, which now filled the role of the clan treasure the enemy is seeking in Hidden Fortress; […]

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, center is marked as obsolete, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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