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situation

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/
sit · u · a · tion ˌsɪtʃ · u · ˈeɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. a set of circumstances
中文释义
情况
Significado en Español
situación
한국어 뜻
상황
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tình huống
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Example Sentence

They handled the difficult situation calmly.

他们冷静地处理了这个困难的局面。

Synonyms
circumstance condition scenario
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “situation”:

  1. A circumstance
  2. B solution
  3. C resolution
  4. D outcome
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A — circumstance. “situation” means n. a set of circumstances

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The lost hikers soon found themselves in a very dangerous ______.

  1. A rumor
  2. B situation
  3. C flavor
  4. D sound
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B — situation. “situation” means n. a set of circumstances

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Common questions about “situation”

What does “situation” mean?

situation — n. a set of circumstances. In Chinese: 情况.

How do you pronounce “situation”?

situation is pronounced /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: sit · u · a · tion.

How do you use “situation” in a sentence?

They handled the difficult situation calmly. (他们冷静地处理了这个困难的局面。)

What are synonyms for “situation”?

circumstance, condition, scenario — all close in meaning to situation (n. a set of circumstances).

Is “situation” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. situation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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