Site — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈsīt/

Meaning & Definition of Site

Site (noun)

  1. the spatial location of an actual or planned structure or set of structures (such as a building, town, or monuments)
  2. a space of ground occupied or to be occupied by a building
  3. the place, scene, or point of an occurrence or event

Site (verb)

  1. to place on a site or in position, locate

Site (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the area or space occupied by or intended for something

    "this field is the intended site for a new shopping mall"

    similar: emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, spot, venue, where
    related: scene, precinct, region, section, sector, here, there

Site (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in set up, stick

    similar: set up, situate, stick, embed, entrench, implant, ingrain, lodge, root, anchor, clamp, fix, hitch, moor, secure, set, mount, place, position, put
    opposite: clear, draw, remove, take out, withdraw, demount, dislodge, abstract, cut, draw off, draw out, extract, pull

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Site

The most common words with a similar meaning to Site:

emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, spot, venue, where, set up, situate, stick, embed, entrench, implant, ingrain, lodge, root, anchor, clamp, fix, hitch, moor, secure, set, mount, put

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Site

Words with the opposite meaning of Site:

clear, draw, remove, take out, withdraw, demount, dislodge, abstract, cut, draw off, draw out, extract, pull

Related Words for Site

scene, precinct, region, section, sector, here, there

Word Forms of Site

Inflections: sited, siting

Origin & Etymology of Site

Middle English, place, position, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French sit, site, from Latin situs, from sinere to leave, allow

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Site

Words & Phrases Containing Site

site map, active site, binding site, off-site, on-site, bomb site, multisite

Frequently Asked Questions about Site

What does "Site" mean?

"Site" means the spatial location of an actual or planned structure or set of structures (such as a building, town, or monuments). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the spatial location of an actual or planned structure or set of structures (such as a building, town, or monuments). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Site"?

Other words for "Site" include emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point and position. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Site" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Site"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Site". Common alternatives include emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, spot and venue.

What is the opposite of "Site"?

Antonyms of "Site" include clear, draw, remove, take out, withdraw, demount, dislodge and abstract.

How do you use "Site" in a sentence?

Examples of "Site" in a sentence: "this field is the intended site for a new shopping mall".

Is "Site" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Site" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Site" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Site" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Site"?

"Site" is pronounced /ˈsīt/.