situation synonyms

situation

n.

  1. Circumstance

    condition, state, state of one's affairs; see circumstance 1, circumstances 2.

  2. A physical position

    location, site, spot; see place 3, position 1.

  3. A social position

    station, status, sphere; see rank 2, 3.

  4. An economic position

    position, employment, post; see job 1, profession 1, trade 2. See syn. study at job, state.

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