center

Meanings

• Noun

  The middle point of an object or space.

  - "The center of a circle is the point where all radii meet."
  - "The center of a football field is marked by a white dot."

• Noun

  A place where things come together, coordinate, or interact.

  - "The center of government is the executive branch."
  - "The center of a debate is the main point being discussed."

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Antonyms

periphery

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Synonyms

middle , midst , center of gravity , center of mass , centroid , midpoint , central

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with center
memes , themes , teams

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Center (en-US) : To arrange or place in the center.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. centre (en-GB) : Alternative spelling of center.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of center that leads to same result
center , center of symmetry , centerless , centers , centered , centering , centre , centred , centres , centring , center field , center fielder , center fielders , center fields , center of curvature , center of gravity , center of mass , center punch , center punches , center stage , center stages

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

centers, centre, centered, centering

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'ceastra', meaning 'military camp, stronghold'. Derived from the Proto-Germanic 'kastjon'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The center of the Earth is believed to be a solid iron core.

2. The center of the Milky Way galaxy is approximately 27,000 light-years away from Earth.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Middle: Related to the idea of being in the middle or center.

2. Hub: A central place or point from which things radiate or are connected.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the center is often used metaphorically to represent a point of focus or importance. In art, the concept of the center is explored through symmetry and balance. In music, the center refers to the tonic or key note of a piece.

How to Memorize "center"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bullseye target. The center is the small, red dot in the center.
   - Visualize a clock face. The center is the 12 o'clock position.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the center with the word 'middle'.
   - Think of the center as the hub of a wheel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CENTER: Coordinate, Equilibrate, Navigate, Teach, Reach.
   - Create a mental image of a target or bullseye.

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