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located

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/ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/ · lo-ca-ted

To determine or establish the position of something.

Meanings

verbformal

To determine or establish the position of something.

کسی چیز کی جگہ کا تعین کرنا یا قائم کرنا۔

واقع

waqi

Synonyms

situatedfoundestablishedموجودواقعپایا گیا

Antonyms

removeddislocateddetachedہٹایاجدامنقطع

Common Collocations

  • located in the city
  • exactly located
  • strategically located

Example Sentences

The restaurant is located in the heart of the city.

ریسٹورانٹ شہر کے دل میں واقع ہے۔

Restaurant sheher ke dil mein waqi hai.

The university is located on the outskirts of town.

یونیورسٹی شہر کے نواح میں واقع ہے۔

University sheher ke nawahi mein waqi hai.

They located the treasure in a hidden cave.

انہوں نے خزانہ ایک چھپی ہوئی غار میں واقع پایا۔

Unhoon ne khazana aik chhupi hui ghar mein waqi paya.

Easily Confused With

allocated:Allocated refers to the distribution of resources or duties, whereas located refers to the position of something.

Word Family

location
nounمقام
locator
nounپتہ لگانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a location map that shows where things are.

Imagine a pin dropping on a map, marking a specific location.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "locatus" — to place, to set in a particular position

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from the Latin word 'locare', used in the context of positioning something in a specific place.