center (Meaning)
center (n)
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher
a building dedicated to a particular activity
a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
the object upon which interest and attention focuses
a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process
the middle of a military or naval formation
(basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team
(football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback
a place where some particular activity is concentrated
politically moderate persons; centrists
(ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team
the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering
mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace
the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game
(American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play
a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game
center (v)
center upon
direct one's attention on something
move into the center
center (s)
equally distant from the extremes
center (a)
of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually
center (n.)
A point equally distant from the extremities of a line, figure, or body, or from all parts of the circumference of a circle; the middle point or place.
The middle or central portion of anything.
A principal or important point of concentration; the nucleus around which things are gathered or to which they tend; an object of attention, action, or force; as, a center of attaction.
The earth.
Those members of a legislative assembly (as in France) who support the existing government. They sit in the middle of the legislative chamber, opposite the presiding officer, between the conservatives or monarchists, who sit on the right of the speaker, and the radicals or advanced republicans who occupy the seats on his left, See Right, and Left.
A temporary structure upon which the materials of a vault or arch are supported in position until the work becomes self-supporting.
One of the two conical steel pins, in a lathe, etc., upon which the work is held, and about which it revolves.
A conical recess, or indentation, in the end of a shaft or other work, to receive the point of a center, on which the work can turn, as in a lathe.
center (v. i.)
Alt. of Centre
center (v. t.)
Alt. of Centre
center ()
Alt. of seal
Alt. of punch
Synonyms & Antonyms of center
Synonyms:
- nerve center
- cynosure
- axis
- central
- playground
- headquarters
- epicenter
- omphalos
- nexus
- ground zero
- navel
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- magnet
- hotbed
- loadstone
- playland
- thick
- where it's at
- polestar
- soul
- pith
- essence
- happy hunting ground
- hot spot
- quintessence
- eye
- hive
- lodestone
- deep
- kernel
- attraction
- nub
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
center Sentence Examples
- The community center is a hub for social activities and events.
- The city center bustled with activity as people went about their daily routines.
- The student center on campus offers various amenities, including study spaces and dining options.
- The town center features a picturesque square surrounded by historic buildings.
- The medical center is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and specialized healthcare services.
- The shopping center is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
- The conference center hosted a series of workshops and seminars on sustainability.
- The cultural center showcases art exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.
- The crisis center provides support and resources for individuals in need of assistance.
- The city's emergency operations center coordinates responses to natural disasters and other emergencies.
FAQs About the word center
an area that is approximately central within some larger region, the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher, a building dedicated to a pa
heart, capital, seat, locus, base, nucleus, focus, mecca, core,hub
periphery, periphery,perimeter, perimeter,
The community center is a hub for social activities and events.
The city center bustled with activity as people went about their daily routines.
The student center on campus offers various amenities, including study spaces and dining options.
The town center features a picturesque square surrounded by historic buildings.
