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know
Verb
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When you know something, you have facts or ideas in your mind.
I knew more things after I went to school.
I know a little Spanish.
I think I can do it, but I don't know.
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You know a person, if you have met him or her.
Yes, I know John. I met him in class last week.
We want you to know that it will be OK.
place
Noun
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A place is a point in space: a town, building, room, or even somewhere on a desk.
It's nice to see the whole family together in one place.
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A place is an open space, courtyard, or marketplace.
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A place is a group of houses.
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A place is an area of land.
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A place is someones' frame of mind.
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A place is an area for someone to sit at.
We would like to sit at that table because it has three places open.
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A place is a role or position; it is a station.
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A place is the position in which you finish a competition in.
She finished the poker tournament in fifth place.
place
Verb
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If you place something somewhere, you put it in a certain spot.
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If you place, you earn a given spot in a competition.
She finished the poker tournament in fifth place.
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If you place something somewhere, you remember the last time you encountered it.
She placed the last time we met each other at.