station

CEFRA1

/ˈsteɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A place where people or vehicles stop for a service.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A stopping place.

Examples

  • How long does it take to get to the station?

  • I called the station to enquire about train times.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /(ɪ)ʂʈeːʃən/
  • /(sə)ʈeːʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A regular stopping place for ground transportation.

  2. A ground transportation depot.

  3. A place where one stands or stays or is assigned to stand or stay.

More examples

In context

  • When I left the train station, I saw a man.

  • From my station at the front door, I greeted every visitor.

  • It's right across from the bus station.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English stacioun, borrowed from Anglo-Norman estation, from Latin statiōnem, accusative of statiō (“standing, post, job, position”), whence also Italian stazione. Doublet of stagione. Cognate with Ancient Greek ἵστημι (hístēmi), στάσις (stásis), Old English standan (whence English stand).