Words / B1

loh-KAYT/ləʊˈkeɪt/

To locate is to find the exact position of something. Be located means to be in a place. Location is the noun (already in the dictionary). Find is everyday; situate is more formal. Wards: staff could not locate the notes before the round.

Meaning

To find the exact position of something; be located means to be in a place.

Examples

• “Staff could not locate the notes before the ward round.”
• “The new hub will be located behind the station, which is be located.”

Good to know

locate + object. Place: be located in / at / behind. Noun: location. Everyday: find. Formal: situate. NHS records / planning.

Near in meaning

find

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