center
Translation
centre, middle, hub
Examples
The table is in the center of the room.
The table is in the centre of the room.
The shopping center is very busy.
The shopping centre is very busy.
He is the center of attention.
He is the centre of attention.
Grammar Patterns
the centre of (sth.) The middle of something. The table is in the centre of the room.
a/the (adj.) centre A place for a specific activity. It's a popular shopping centre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: middle, core, hub; Antonyms: edge, periphery
Etymology
From Latin 'centrum' (centre of a circle), from Greek 'kentron' (sharp point).
Memory Tips
Note the spelling: 'center' is American English, while 'centre' is British English. Think of the centre of a target.