word
Situation
Sih-choo-AY-shuhn
/ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
situation
Dictionary meaning
A job in an organization.
Examples
- The unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils.
- The dangerous situation developed suddenly.
Synonyms: spot
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