center

/ˈsɛntər/
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Visual representation of center

Noun

centerSingular
centersPlural
1

The middle point or part of something, equidistant from all sides, edges, or ends.

There is a fountain in the center of the park.

2

A place or building where a particular activity or service is concentrated or provided.

There is a new sports center in our town.

3

A point of concentration or focus; the main area of attention or activity.

The city became the center of the art world.

4

A player position in various sports, especially one in the middle of the field or court.

She plays center on the basketball team.

Verb

centerInfinitive
centerPresent tense
centeredPast tense
centeredPast participle
centeringPresent participle
centersThird-person singular
1

To place something in the middle or at the center of something else.

She centered the vase on the table.

2

To focus or concentrate on something; to have as a main concern or theme.

The discussion centered on environmental issues.

Adjective

1

Located in or at the center; middle.

The center aisle of the theater was wider than the others.