location

A location is a place.

• This is a beautiful location.
• They live in a good location.
• The company is looking for a new location to do business.
• We’re moving to a new location.
• The location of the buried treasure is a secret. It’s in a secret location.
• That’s a bad location for setting up a cafe.
• The location doesn’t receive enough foot traffic.
• The movie is being shot on location. (The setting for the film and the actual place for filming it are the same.)
• Every real estate agent says the most important thing about buying a house is location, location, location. (This is a popular thing to say when it comes to finding a place to live or do business.)

The word "locate" is a verb.

• The house is located in a nice neighborhood.
• The hotel is located near the airport.
• There’s a gas station located along the highway.
• Where are you located?
• Are you located in an area that’s safe?
• Where is the heart located in a person’s body?
• Where are the kidneys located?
• I’m trying to locate a nearby hotel on my phone.
• This place is very hard to locate.
• My company is asking me to relocate. (relocate = move to a new location)

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August 20, 2019