center

/ˈsɛntər/

the middle point or central part of something

The center of the city is bustling with activity.

This example shows the word 'center' referring to the middle part of a city.

general

the middle point or central part of something

She placed the vase in the center of the table.

This shows 'center' as the middle part of a table.

The center of the storm is moving northward.

Here, 'center' refers to the middle of a storm.

Can also refer to a place or organization that provides specific services.

general

a place or organization that provides specific services or activities

She went to the community center for a yoga class.

This shows 'center' as a place providing services.

The research center focuses on renewable energy.

Here, 'center' refers to an organization dedicated to research.

Often used in names of institutions or facilities.

Collocations

city centerthe central part of a cityshopping centera large building or group of buildings where people can shopcenter of attentionthe person or thing that everyone is focusing on

the most important or prominent position

the point where the weight of an object is balanced

'Center' is often used to describe the middle part of something or a place that provides services.

In American English, 'center' is spelled with an 'er'. In British English, it is spelled 'centre' with a 're'.

From Old French 'centre', from Latin 'centrum', from Greek 'kentron' meaning 'sharp point, goad'.

Can be used both as a noun and a verb (e.g., 'to center something').

centr

related to the middle or central part

root

-er

suffix indicating a place or thing

suffix

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