Synonyms of station

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noun

1

as in position

the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain

the soldiers remained at their station even though a huge enemy force was approaching

Synonyms & Similar Words

• position
• quarter
• post
• job
• operation
• business
• assignment
• charge
• detail
• brief

2

as in depot

a regular stopping place

the historic house was once a station on the Underground Railroad, the network that helped slaves reach freedom in the North

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depot
• stop
• terminal
• way station
• stopover
• layover
• outstation

3

as in level

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

in colonial America, women occupied the lowest station in society and were not allowed to take part in public life

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

4

as in stance

a general way of holding the body

the palace guards are required to maintain a rigid station

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stance
• posture
• attitude
• carriage
• seat
• behavior
• presence
• attention
• poise
• pose
• body language
• air
• conduct
• bearing
• demeanor
• deportment
• look
• aspect
• mien

station

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verb

as in to place

to assign to a place or position

stationed guards around the perimeter of the encampment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• place
• detail
• appoint
• post
• set
• position

Phrases Containing station

• comfort station
• way station