Synonyms and Antonyms of position

synonym (synonym of position)

(noun.location)
place
the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location)
(noun.location)
military position
a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons (noun.location)
(noun.cognition)
perspective, view
a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (noun.cognition)
(noun.attribute)
attitude, posture
the arrangement of the body and its limbs (noun.attribute)
(noun.state)
status
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society (noun.state)
(noun.act)
berth, billet, office, place, post, situation, spot
a job in an organization (noun.act)
(noun.attribute)
spatial relation
the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute)
(noun.act)
emplacement, locating, location, placement, positioning
the act of putting something in a certain place (noun.act)
(noun.state)
situation
a condition or position in which you find yourself (noun.state)
(noun.cognition)
posture, stance
a rationalized mental attitude (noun.cognition)
(noun.communication)
side
an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute (noun.communication)
(noun.act)
lieu, place, stead
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another (noun.act)
(verb.contact)
lay, place, pose, put, set
put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)

also (also)

put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)

communicate, pass, pass along, pass on, put across
transmit information (verb.communication)
(verb.contact)
put back, replace
put something back where it belongs (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
apply, put on
apply to a surface (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
arrange, set up
put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
array, lay out, range, set out
lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
discharge, drop, drop off, put down, set down, unload
leave or unload (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
lay, put down, repose
put in a horizontal position (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
post, put up
place so as to be noticed (verb.contact)
(verb.creation)
assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together
create by putting components or members together (verb.creation)
(verb.creation)
erect, put up, raise, rear, set up
construct, build, or erect (verb.creation)
(verb.motion)
debark, disembark, set down
go ashore (verb.motion)
(verb.motion)
bring down, land, put down
cause to come to the ground (verb.motion)
(verb.social)
gaol, immure, imprison, incarcerate, jail, jug, lag, put away, put behind bars, remand
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail (verb.social)
(verb.social)
rig, set up
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit (verb.social)
(verb.social)
ensnare, entrap, frame, set up
take or catch as if in a snare or trap (verb.social)
(verb.stative)
defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table
hold back to a later time (verb.stative)
(verb.stative)
knock back, put back, set back
cost a certain amount (verb.stative)

hypernym (position IS A KIND OF .... relation)

(in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player (noun.act)

role
normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting (noun.act)
a condition or position in which you find yourself (noun.state)

condition, status
a state at a particular time (noun.state)
a job in an organization (noun.act)

business, job, line, line of work, occupation
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money (noun.act)
a rationalized mental attitude (noun.cognition)

attitude, mental attitude
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways (noun.cognition)
a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (noun.cognition)

orientation
an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs (noun.cognition)
an item on a list or in a sequence (noun.communication)

item, point
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list (noun.communication)
an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute (noun.communication)

opinion, view
a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or more.. (noun.communication)
cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion)

lay, place, pose, position, put, set
put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)
put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)

displace, move
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense (verb.motion)
the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom (noun.act)

assumption
the act of assuming or taking for granted (noun.act)
the act of putting something in a certain place (noun.act)

activity
any specific behavior (noun.act)
the appropriate or customary location (noun.location)

point, point
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location (noun.location)
the arrangement of the body and its limbs (noun.attribute)

bodily property
an attribute of the body (noun.attribute)
the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location)

point
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location (noun.location)
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another (noun.act)

function, office, part, role
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group (noun.act)
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society (noun.state)

state
the way something is with respect to its main attributes (noun.tops)
the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute)

relation
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together (noun.tops)

hyponym (.... IS A KIND OF position relation)

(in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player (noun.act)

goalie, goalkeeper, goaltender, netkeeper
the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring (noun.act)
(noun.act)
mound, pitcher
the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit (noun.act)
(noun.act)
catcher
the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws (noun.act)
(noun.act)
first, first base
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plat more.. (noun.act)
(noun.act)
second, second base
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield (noun.act)
(noun.act)
short, shortstop
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base (noun.act)
(noun.act)
third, third base
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from hom more.. (noun.act)
(noun.act)
left field, leftfield
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate) (noun.act)
(noun.act)
center field, centerfield
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield (noun.act)
(noun.act)
right field, rightfield
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the right third of the outfield (looking from home plate) (noun.act)
(noun.act)
forward
a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team (noun.act)
(noun.act)
center
a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game (noun.act)
(noun.act)
guard
a position on a basketball team (noun.act)
(noun.act)
back
(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage (noun.act)
(noun.act)
lineman
(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage (noun.act)
(noun.act)
mid-off
the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the off side (noun.act)
(noun.act)
mid-on
the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the on side (noun.act)
(noun.communication)
cleanup, cleanup position, cleanup spot
(baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team) (noun.communication)
a condition or position in which you find yourself (noun.state)

place, shoes
a particular situation (noun.state)
(noun.state)
poverty trap
a situation in which an increase in income results in a loss of benefits so that you are no better off (noun.state)
(noun.state)
soup
an unfortunate situation (noun.state)
(noun.state)
stymie, stymy
a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole (noun.state)
a job in an organization (noun.act)

academicianship
the position of member of an honorary academy (noun.act)
(noun.act)
accountantship
the position of accountant (noun.act)
(noun.act)
admiralty
the office of admiral (noun.act)
(noun.act)
ambassadorship
the post of ambassador (noun.act)
(noun.act)
apostleship
the position of apostle (noun.act)
(noun.act)
apprenticeship
the position of apprentice (noun.act)
(noun.act)
associateship
the position of associate (as in an office or academy) (noun.act)
(noun.act)
attorneyship
the position of attorney (noun.act)
(noun.act)
bailiffship
the office of bailiff (noun.act)
(noun.act)
baronetage
the state of a baronet (noun.act)
(noun.act)
bishopry, episcopate
the office and dignity of a bishop (noun.act)
(noun.act)
cadetship
the position of cadet (noun.act)
(noun.act)
caliphate
the office of a caliph (noun.act)
(noun.act)
captaincy, captainship
the post of captain (noun.act)
(noun.act)
cardinalship
the office of cardinal (noun.act)
(noun.act)
chairmanship
the position of chairman (noun.act)
(noun.act)
chancellorship
the office of chancellor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
chaplaincy, chaplainship
the position of chaplain (noun.act)
(noun.act)
chieftaincy, chieftainship
the position of chieftain (noun.act)
(noun.act)
clerkship
the job of clerk (noun.act)
(noun.act)
commandership, commandery
the position or office of commander (noun.act)
(noun.act)
comptrollership
the position of comptroller (noun.act)
(noun.act)
consulship
the post of consul (noun.act)
(noun.act)
controllership
the position of controller (noun.act)
(noun.act)
councillorship, councilorship
the position of council member (noun.act)
(noun.act)
counsellorship, counselorship
the position of counselor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
curacy
the position of a curate (noun.act)
(noun.act)
curatorship
the position of curator (noun.act)
(noun.act)
custodianship
the position of custodian (noun.act)
(noun.act)
deanery, deanship
the position or office of a dean (noun.act)
(noun.act)
directorship
the position of a director of a business concern (noun.act)
(noun.act)
discipleship
the position of disciple (noun.act)
(noun.act)
editorship
the position of editor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
eldership
the office of elder (noun.act)
(noun.act)
emirate
the office of an emir (noun.act)
(noun.act)
fatherhood
the status of a father (noun.act)
(noun.act)
foremanship
the position of foreman (noun.act)
(noun.act)
generalcy, generalship
the office and authority of a general (noun.act)
(noun.act)
governorship
the office of governor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
headship
the position of head (noun.act)
(noun.act)
hot seat
a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism (noun.act)
(noun.act)
incumbency
the office of an incumbent (noun.act)
(noun.act)
inspectorship
the office of inspector (noun.act)
(noun.act)
instructorship
the position of instructor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
internship
the position of a medical intern (noun.act)
(noun.act)
judgeship, judicature
the position of judge (noun.act)
(noun.act)
khanate
the position of a khan (noun.act)
(noun.act)
lectureship
the post of lecturer (noun.act)
(noun.act)
legateship, legation
the post or office of legate (noun.act)
(noun.act)
legislatorship
the office of legislator (noun.act)
(noun.act)
librarianship
the position of librarian (noun.act)
(noun.act)
lieutenancy
the position of a lieutenant (noun.act)
(noun.act)
magistracy, magistrature
the position of magistrate (noun.act)
(noun.act)
managership
the position of manager (noun.act)
(noun.act)
manhood
the status of being a man (noun.act)
(noun.act)
marshalship
the post of marshall (noun.act)
(noun.act)
mastership
the position of master (noun.act)
(noun.act)
mayoralty
the position of mayor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
messiahship
the position of messiah (noun.act)
(noun.act)
moderatorship
the position of moderator (noun.act)
(noun.act)
overlordship
the position of overlord (noun.act)
(noun.act)
pastorate, pastorship
the position of pastor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
peasanthood
the state of being a peasant (noun.act)
(noun.act)
plum
a highly desirable position or assignment (noun.act)
(noun.act)
praetorship
the office of praetor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
precentorship
the position of precentor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
preceptorship
the position of preceptor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
prefecture
the office of prefect (noun.act)
(noun.act)
prelacy, prelature
the office or station of a prelate (noun.act)
(noun.act)
premiership
the office of premier (noun.act)
(noun.act)
presidency, presidentship
the office and function of president (noun.act)
(noun.act)
primateship
the office of primate (noun.act)
(noun.act)
principalship
the post of principal (noun.act)
(noun.act)
priorship
the office of prior (noun.act)
(noun.act)
proconsulate, proconsulship
the position of proconsul (noun.act)
(noun.act)
proctorship
the position of proctor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
chair, professorship
the position of professor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
protectorship
the position of protector (noun.act)
(noun.act)
public office
a position concerning the people as a whole (noun.act)
(noun.act)
rabbinate
the office or function of a rabbi (noun.act)
(noun.act)
receivership
the office of a receiver (noun.act)
(noun.act)
rectorate, rectorship
the office or station of a rector (noun.act)
(noun.act)
regency
the office of a regent (noun.act)
(noun.act)
residency
the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship) (noun.act)
(noun.act)
rulership
the position of ruler (noun.act)
(noun.act)
sainthood
the status and dignity of a saint (noun.act)
(noun.act)
secretaryship
the position of secretary (noun.act)
(noun.act)
feudal lordship, seigneury, seigniory
the position and authority of a feudal lord (noun.act)
(noun.act)
senatorship
the office of senator (noun.act)
(noun.act)
sinecure
an office that involves minimal duties (noun.act)
(noun.act)
solicitorship
the position of solicitor (noun.act)
(noun.act)
speakership
the position of Speaker (noun.act)
(noun.act)
stewardship
the position of steward (noun.act)
(noun.act)
studentship
the position of student (noun.act)
(noun.act)
teachership
the position of teacher (noun.act)
(noun.act)
thaneship
the position of thane (noun.act)
(noun.act)
throne
the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions (noun.act)
(noun.act)
treasurership
the position of treasurer (noun.act)
(noun.act)
tribuneship
the position of tribune (noun.act)
(noun.act)
trusteeship
the position of trustee (noun.act)
(noun.act)
vice-presidency
the office and function of a vice president (noun.act)
(noun.act)
viceroyship
the position of viceroy (noun.act)
(noun.act)
viziership
the position of vizier (noun.act)
(noun.act)
wardenship
the position of warden (noun.act)
(noun.act)
wardership
the position of warder (noun.act)
(noun.act)
womanhood
the status of a woman (noun.act)
a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons (noun.location)

ground
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) (noun.location)
(noun.location)
line
a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops) (noun.location)
a rationalized mental attitude (noun.cognition)

hard line
a firm and uncompromising stance or position (noun.cognition)
(noun.cognition)
point of view, stand, standpoint, viewpoint
a mental position from which things are viewed (noun.cognition)
a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (noun.cognition)

bird's eye view, panoramic view
a situation or topic as if viewed from an altitude or distance (noun.cognition)
(noun.cognition)
futurism
the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future (noun.cognition)
(noun.cognition)
cutting edge, forefront, vanguard
the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field (noun.cognition)
(noun.cognition)
paradigm
the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time (noun.cognition)
(noun.cognition)
light
a particular perspective or aspect of a situation (noun.cognition)
(noun.cognition)
sight
a range of mental vision (noun.cognition)
(noun.cognition)
weltanschauung, world view
a comprehensive view of the world and human life (noun.cognition)
(noun.cognition)
straddle
a noncommittal or equivocal position (noun.cognition)
an item on a list or in a sequence (noun.communication)

postposition
(linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element after another (as placing a modifier after the word that it modifies in a sentence or placing an a more.. (noun.communication)
(noun.communication)
preposition
(linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affi more.. (noun.communication)
cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion)

deploy
place troops or weapons in battle formation (verb.competition)
(verb.competition)
aim, direct, take, take aim, train
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition)
(verb.motion)
square
position so as to be square (verb.motion)
(verb.motion)
dress, line up
arrange in ranks (verb.motion)
(verb.stative)
orient
cause to point (verb.stative)
put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)

enclose, inclose, insert, introduce, put in, stick in
introduce (verb.change)
(verb.communication)
docket
place on the docket for legal action (verb.communication)
(verb.contact)
cock
set the trigger of a firearm back for firing (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
postpose
place after another constituent in the sentence (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
prepose
place before another constituent in the sentence (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
step
place (a ship's mast) in its step (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
put back, replace
put something back where it belongs (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
stratify
form, arrange, or deposit in layers (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
plant
place something or someone in a certain position in order to secretly observe or deceive (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
intersperse
place at intervals in or among (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
nestle, snuggle
position comfortably (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
pile
place or lay as if in a pile (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
arrange, set up
put into a proper or systematic order (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
lay over, superimpose, superpose
place on top of (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
superpose
place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
park
place temporarily (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
ensconce, settle
fix firmly (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
dispose
place or put in a particular order (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
emplace
put into place or position (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
ship
place on board a ship (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
underlay
put (something) under or beneath (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
trench
set, plant, or bury in a trench (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
pigeonhole
place into a small compartment (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
shelve
place on a shelf (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
jar
place in a cylindrical vessel (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
repose
to put something (eg trust) in something (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
sign
place signs, as along a road (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
middle
put in the middle (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
parallelize
place parallel to one another (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
butt
place end to end without overlapping (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
recess
put into a recess (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
reposition
place into another position (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
throw, thrust
place or put with great energy (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
tee, tee up
place on a tee (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
rack up
place in a rack (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
coffin
place into a coffin (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
bed
put to bed (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
appose
place side by side or in close proximity (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
place down, put down, set down
cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
seed, sow
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
misplace
place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
juxtapose
place side by side (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
set down
put or settle into a position (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
bottle
put into bottles (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
bucket
put into a bucket (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
barrel
put in barrels (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
pillow, rest
rest on or as if on a pillow (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
lose, mislay, misplace
place (something) where one cannot find it again (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
upend
set, turn, or stand on end (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
seat, sit, sit down
show to a seat; assign a seat for (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
seat
place in or on a seat (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
lay, put down, repose
put in a horizontal position (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
place upright, stand, stand up
put into an upright position (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
recline
cause to recline (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
plant, set
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
instal, install, put in, set up
set up for use (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
deposit, fix, posit, situate
put (something somewhere) firmly (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
ladle
put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
poise
cause to be balanced or suspended (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
lean
cause to lean or incline (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
clap
put quickly or forcibly (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
rest
put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
perch
cause to perch or sit (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
load
put (something) on a structure or conveyance (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
cram
put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
siphon
move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action (verb.contact)
(verb.motion)
position
cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion)
(verb.motion)
glycerolise, glycerolize
place in glycerol (verb.motion)
(verb.motion)
space
place at intervals (verb.motion)
(verb.motion)
marshal
place in proper rank (verb.motion)
(verb.motion)
settle, settle down
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground (verb.motion)
(verb.motion)
throw
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly (verb.motion)
(verb.stative)
imbricate
place so as to overlap (verb.stative)
the act of putting something in a certain place (noun.act)

stratification
the placing of seeds in damp sand or sawdust or peat moss in order to preserve them or promote germination (noun.act)
(noun.act)
apposition, collocation, juxtaposition
the act of positioning close together (or side by side) (noun.act)
(noun.act)
interposition, intervention
the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others (noun.act)
(noun.act)
orientation
the act of orienting (noun.act)
(noun.act)
planting
the act of fixing firmly in place (noun.act)
(noun.act)
implantation
the act of planting or setting in the ground (noun.act)
(noun.act)
repositioning
the act of placing in a new position (noun.act)
(noun.act)
set
the act of putting something in position (noun.act)
(noun.act)
superposition
the placement of one thing on top of another (noun.act)
(noun.act)
fingering
the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument (noun.act)
the arrangement of the body and its limbs (noun.attribute)

order arms
a position in the manual of arms; the rifle is held vertically on the right side with the butt on the ground; often used as a command (noun.act)
(noun.attribute)
ballet position
classical position of the body and especially the feet in ballet (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
decubitus
a reclining position (as in a bed) (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
eversion
the position of being turned outward (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
lithotomy position
a position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
lotus position
a sitting position with the legs crossed; used in yoga (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
missionary position
a position for sexual intercourse; a man and woman lie facing each other with the man on top; so-called because missionaries thought it the proper pos more.. (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
pose
a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
presentation
(obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
ectopia
abnormal position of a part or organ (especially at the time of birth) (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
asana
(Hinduism) a posture or manner of sitting (as in the practice of yoga) (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
sprawl, sprawling
an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
stance
standing posture (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
tuck
(sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest (noun.attribute)
the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location)

wing
(in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft (noun.location)
(noun.location)
half-mast, half-staff
a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress (noun.location)
(noun.location)
lead
(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base (noun.location)
(noun.location)
pole position
the most favorable position at the start of a race (noun.location)
(noun.location)
polls
the place where people vote (noun.location)
(noun.location)
pride of place
the first or highest or most important or most ostentatious place (noun.location)
(noun.location)
anomaly
(astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun) (noun.location)
(noun.location)
site, situation
physical position in relation to the surroundings (noun.location)
(noun.location)
setting
the physical position of something (noun.location)
(noun.location)
juxtaposition
a side-by-side position (noun.location)
(noun.location)
lie
position or manner in which something is situated (noun.location)
(noun.location)
post, station
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand (noun.location)
(noun.location)
pitch
a vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk) (noun.location)
(noun.location)
landmark
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape (noun.location)
(noun.location)
right
location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east (noun.location)
(noun.location)
left
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east (noun.location)
(noun.location)
back, rear
the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer (noun.location)
(noun.location)
front
the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer (noun.location)
(noun.location)
stand
the position where a thing or person stands (noun.location)
(noun.location)
station
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty (noun.location)
(noun.location)
vantage
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective) (noun.location)
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another (noun.act)

behalf
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as (noun.act)
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society (noun.state)

face
status in the eyes of others (noun.attribute)
(noun.state)
election
the status or fact of being elected (noun.state)
(noun.state)
equality, equation, equivalence, par
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced (noun.state)
(noun.state)
rank, social rank, social station, social status
position in a social hierarchy (noun.state)
(noun.state)
standing
social or financial or professional status or reputation (noun.state)
(noun.state)
high status
a position of superior status (noun.state)
(noun.state)
high ground
a position of superiority over opponents or competitors (noun.state)
(noun.state)
high profile
a position attracting much attention and publicity (noun.state)
(noun.state)
holy order, order
(usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy (noun.state)
(noun.state)
low status, lowliness, lowness
a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation (noun.state)
(noun.state)
legal status
a status defined by law (noun.state)
(noun.state)
bar sinister, bastardy, illegitimacy
the status of being born to parents who were not married (noun.state)
(noun.state)
left-handedness
the status of being born of a morganatic marriage (noun.state)
(noun.state)
command
a position of highest authority (noun.state)
(noun.state)
nationality
the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization (noun.state)
(noun.state)
footing, terms
status with respect to the relations between people or groups (noun.state)
(noun.state)
retirement
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation (noun.state)
(noun.state)
rank
relative status (noun.state)
(noun.state)
caste
social status or position conferred by a system based on class (noun.state)
(noun.state)
dignity
high office or rank or station (noun.state)
(noun.state)
nobility, noblesse
the state of being of noble birth (noun.state)
(noun.state)
ordination
the status of being ordained to a sacred office (noun.state)
(noun.state)
pedestal
a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority) (noun.state)
(noun.state)
leadership
the status of a leader (noun.state)
(noun.state)
toehold
a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made (noun.state)
the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute)

occlusion
(dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
inclination, lean, leaning, list, tilt
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
gradient, slope
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
arrangement, placement
the spatial property of the way in which something is placed (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
point of view
the spatial property of the position from which something is observed (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
coincidence
the quality of occupying the same position or area in space (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
dead center, dead centre
the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
centrality
the property of being central (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
marginality
the property of being marginal or on the fringes (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
anteriority
the quality of being in front or (in lower animals) toward the head (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
posteriority
the quality of being toward the back or toward the rear end (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
externality, outwardness
the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
inwardness
the quality or state of being inward or internal (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
malposition, misplacement
faulty position (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
northernness
the property of being to the north (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
southernness
the property of being to the south (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
horizontality
the quality of being parallel to the horizon (noun.attribute)
(noun.attribute)
erectness, uprightness, verticality, verticalness
position at right angles to the horizon (noun.attribute)
(noun.communication)
slot
a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable (noun.communication)
(noun.quantity)
elbow room, room, way
space for movement (noun.quantity)
(noun.linkdef)
direction
the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves (noun.linkdef)
(noun.linkdef)
angular position
relation by which any position with respect to any other position is established (noun.linkdef)

attribute (position is an attribute of ....)

the arrangement of the body and its limbs (noun.attribute)

erect, upright, vertical
upright in position or posture (adj.all)
(adj.all)
unerect
not upright in position or posture (adj.all)
the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location)

right
being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north (adj.all)
(adj.all)
left
being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north (adj.all)
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society (noun.state)

low-class, lower-class
occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society (adj.all)
(adj.all)
middle-class
occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy (adj.all)
(adj.all)
upper-class
occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society (adj.all)
(adj.all)
dominant
exercising influence or control (adj.all)
(adj.all)
low-level, subordinate
lower in rank or importance (adj.all)
the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute)

anterior
of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body (adj.all)
(adj.all)
posterior
located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure (adj.all)
(adj.all)
external
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface (adj.all)
(adj.all)
internal
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface (adj.all)
(adj.all)
outer
being on the outside or further from a center (adj.all)
(adj.all)
inner
located or occurring within or closer to a center (adj.all)
(adj.all)
exterior
situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building (adj.all)
(adj.all)
interior
situated within or suitable for inside a building (adj.all)

derivation (.... is derived from position)

a job in an organization (noun.act)

place, post, send, station
assign to a station (verb.competition)
(verb.competition)
function, officiate
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function (verb.competition)
(verb.possession)
locate, place, site
assign a location to (verb.possession)
(verb.social)
post
assign to a post; put into a post (verb.social)
(verb.social)
place
assign to (a job or a home) (verb.social)
a rationalized mental attitude (noun.cognition)

stand
have or maintain a position or stand on an issue (verb.cognition)
a way of regarding situations or topics etc. (noun.cognition)

consider, reckon, regard, see, view
deem to be (verb.cognition)
(verb.perception)
consider, look at, view
look at carefully; study mentally (verb.perception)
an item on a list or in a sequence (noun.communication)

grade, order, place, range, rank, rate
assign a rank or rating to (verb.cognition)
(verb.cognition)
come in, come out, place
take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal (verb.cognition)
cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion)

position, spatial relation
the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated (noun.attribute)
put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)

emplacement, locating, location, placement, position, positioning
the act of putting something in a certain place (noun.act)
(noun.act)
set
the act of putting something in position (noun.act)
(noun.artifact)
positioner, rotary actuator
(computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track (noun.artifact)
(noun.attribute)
arrangement, placement
the spatial property of the way in which something is placed (noun.attribute)
(noun.communication)
blank space, place, space
a blank area (noun.communication)
(noun.location)
place, position
the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location)
(noun.location)
setting
the physical position of something (noun.location)
(noun.location)
place, spot, topographic point
a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location)
the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom (noun.act)

posit, postulate
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom (verb.cognition)
the act of putting something in a certain place (noun.act)

locate, settle
take up residence and become established (verb.change)
(verb.contact)
lay, place, pose, position, put, set
put into a certain place or abstract location (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
emplace
put into place or position (verb.contact)
(verb.contact)
deposit, fix, posit, situate
put (something somewhere) firmly (verb.contact)
(verb.motion)
position
cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion)
the arrangement of the body and its limbs (noun.attribute)

model, pose, posture, sit
assume a posture as for artistic purposes (verb.perception)
(verb.social)
attitudinise, attitudinize
assume certain affected attitudes (verb.social)
(adj.pert)
postural
of or relating to or involving posture (adj.pert)
the particular portion of space occupied by something (noun.location)

position, position
cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion)

domain category (position is domain category of ....)

(in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player (noun.act)

athletics, sport
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition (noun.act)
a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons (noun.location)

armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine
the military forces of a nation (noun.group)

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hypernym (position IS A KIND OF .... relation)

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derivation (.... is derived from position)

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