Synonyms of situation

situation

noun

1

as in deal

position with regard to conditions and circumstances

the school's situation is improving with additional financial help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deal
• status
• story
• scene
• posture
• picture
• footing
• state
• ball game
• rank
• standing
• place
• status quo
• spot
• score

2

as in position

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• position
• job
• place
• employment
• post
• capacity
• function
• connection
• appointment
• employ
• office
• occupation
• profession
• work
• billet
• berth
• career
• business
• spot
• task
• living
• posting
• practice
• pursuit
• duty
• trade
• vocation
• calling
• mission
• service
• engagement
• livelihood
• racket
• gig
• line
• practise
• lifework

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unemployment
• avocation
• joblessness

3

as in level

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement

in earlier times people were unable to alter their situation in life, so if you were born a servant, you stayed a servant

he was pleased with his situation among his peers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• position
• level
• place
• ranking
• rank
• echelon
• status
• degree
• standing
• footing
• station
• stratum
• condition
• reach(es)
• rung
• function
• estate
• order
• capacity
• walk
• rating