Located
ˈləʊkeɪtɪd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo find or discover the exact place or position of someone or something.
ˈləʊkeɪtɪd
To discover the exact place or position of something.
The police located the missing child.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek. When you 'locate' someone, you've found where they're hiding!
👶 For kids: To find where something is.
More Examples
The treasure hunters located the buried gold.
I couldn't locate my keys this morning.
How It's Used
"The explorer located the source of the river."
"The GPS can locate your current position."
To set up or establish something in a particular place or position.
ˈləʊkeɪtɪd
To set up or establish something in a specific place.
The school is located on Main Street.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're opening a store. You need to 'locate' it, meaning you pick the place where it will be.
👶 For kids: To put something in a special place.
More Examples
The factory was located in a rural area.
They decided to locate the new store in a busy shopping center.
How It's Used
"The company located its headquarters in New York."
"The new park is located near the river."
Placed or situated somewhere specific.
ˈləʊkeɪtɪd
Being in a particular place
The museum is located downtown.
💡 Simply: Think of something that *is* somewhere. The 'located' house is simply *there*.
👶 For kids: Being in a place.
More Examples
Her office is located on the top floor.
The restaurant, located by the harbor, has great views.
How It's Used
"The hotel, located near the airport, offers convenience to travelers."
Idioms & expressions
located at
Situated in a specific place.
"The library is located at the corner of the street."
be located
Used to describe the position of something.
"The restaurant is located on the first floor."
From Latin *locatus*, past participle of *locare* 'to place, locate', from *locus* 'place'.
The word 'locate' and its variations have been used since the 16th century, evolving from the Latin root to indicate finding or establishing a place.
Memory tip
Think of a treasure hunt - you need to LOCATE the hidden treasure!
Word Origin
"place"