situated

adjective

sit·​u·​at·​ed ˈsi-chə-ˌwā-təd How to pronounce situated (audio)
Synonyms of situatednext
1
: having a site, situation, or location : located
2
: provided with money or possessions
comfortably situated

Examples of situated in a Sentence

The building is situated in the bad part of town. Situated above the valley, the house offers beautiful views. My parents are not rich, but they're comfortably situated.
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Jérôme has a superbly situated vineyard called Largillier, just over 7 acres (3 hectares), planted with pinot noir. Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 That creates a tough road for Florida and while the Panthers’ core looks better situated than most of the Atlantic when healthy, the gap between them and the rest is shrinking. Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 20 May 2026 In both 2003 and 2019, for example, fourth grade female students were about 80% less likely to be identified with autism, as compared to similarly situated boys. Paul L. Morgan, The Conversation, 8 May 2026 The property is one block away from Lake Pontchartrain and conveniently situated near downtown boutiques and restaurants as well as the Tammany Trace trail. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for situated

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of situated was in the 15th century

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“Situated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situated. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

situated

adjective
sit·​u·​at·​ed
ˈsich-ə-ˌwāt-əd
1
: placed in a site or situation
2
: provided with money or possessions
not rich but comfortably situated

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