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SENT-uh/ˈsentə/

The middle of a place is the centre: in the centre of town. A sports centre or shopping centre is a building for that activity. British spelling is centre, not “center.” Middle is close in meaning for the point; town centre is the set place phrase.

Meaning

The middle of something, or a building for a particular activity.

Examples

• “The station is in the centre of town.”
• “Meet me in the town centre.”
• “There is a sports centre near the school.”

Good to know

in the centre of + place. town centre / shopping centre. British: centre.

Near in meaning

middle

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