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station

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of station

to assign to a place or position

  • stationed guards around the perimeter of the encampment
Synonyms of station

detail, post
Words Related to station

set

appoint

place, position

station

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of station

1 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 of station

position, post, quarter
Words Related to station

assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation

2 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 of station

stop, way station
Words Related to station

depot, terminal

layover, stopover

outstation

3 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 of station

degree, echelon, footing, level, place, position, rank, ranking, reach(es), rung, situation, standing, status, stratum
Words Related to station

condition, estate, order, walk

capacity, function

rating

4 a general way of holding the body

  • the palace guards are required to maintain a rigid station
Synonyms of station

attitude, carriage, poise, posture, stance
Words Related to station

attention

body language

pose, seat

bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment

air, poise, presence

aspect, look, mien

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