definition of
place

[1] #1 place v. [put, set, pose, position, lay] put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point". wn

[2] #2 place n. [topographic point, spot] a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet". wn

[3] #3 place n. [property] any area set aside for a particular purpose; "who owns this place?"; "the president was concerned about the property across from the White House". wn

[4] #4 place n. an abstract mental location; "he has a special place in my thoughts"; "a place in my heart"; "a political system with no place for the less prominent groups". wn

[5] #5 place n. a general vicinity; "He comes from a place near Chicago". wn