situation
Translation
situation, circumstances, position, location
Examples
This is a difficult situation.
This is a difficult situation.
The hotel has a beautiful situation on the lake.
The hotel has a beautiful situation on the lake.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) situation an ((adjective)) state of affairs This is a difficult situation.
in a ((...)) situation in a particular state of affairs I am in a tough situation.
Similar Words
circumstance, condition, state, position
Etymology
From Latin 'situs' (site, position). It's the noun form of the verb 'situate'.
Memory Tips
A 'situation' describes how things 'sit' or are positioned, meaning the state of affairs.