🌍situation

noun
/ˌsɪtʃʊˈeɪʃən/

Meaning

a set of circumstances or state of affairs at a particular time
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs

Example Sentences

The situation at work became difficult after the new policies were introduced.

We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.

Example Expressions

in a tight situation

Synonyms

condition, circumstance, state, scenario, circumstances, position
Entry 1
condition, circumstance, state, scenario
Entry 2
circumstances, condition, state, position, scenario

Antonyms

none, resolution, solution, conclusion
Entry 1
none
Entry 2
resolution, solution, conclusion

Collocations

critical situation, emergency situation, business situation, difficult situation, current situation, handle situation
Entry 1
critical situation, emergency situation, business situation
Entry 2
difficult situation, current situation, handle situation

More Example Sentences

Do the foreigners know how the present political situation in the USA is?

They asked me to describe a situation where I had to make an unpopular decision. I couldn't think of anything on the spot.

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation and attaches a medical certificate as proof

A man returns a library book that is two weeks overdue to the public library in his neighborhood and apologizes to the librarian at the front desk who tells him there is a small fine to pay so he pays it and asks about the late return policy to avoid the same situation in the future

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation and attaches a medical certificate as proof hoping the professor will accept it without penalty

A man returns a library book that is two weeks overdue to the public library in his neighborhood and apologizes to the librarian at the front desk who tells him there is a small fine to pay so he pays it and asks about the late return policy to avoid the same situation in the future then browses the shelves for a new book to read

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation and attaches a medical certificate as proof hoping the professor will accept it without penalty and give her a fair grade based on the quality of her work

A man returns a library book that is two weeks overdue to the public library in his neighborhood and apologizes to the librarian at the front desk who tells him there is a small fine to pay so he pays it and asks about the late return policy to avoid the same situation in the future then browses the shelves for a new book to read and picks a novel recommended by a friend at work

A student submits a late assignment to her professor after staying up all night to finish it because she was sick for three days and could not concentrate on her work so she writes an apology email explaining the situation and attaches a medical certificate as proof hoping the professor will accept it without penalty and give her a fair grade based on the quality of her work which she believes reflects her true understanding of the topic.

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