Pronunciation

/ˈsentə(r)/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The central point or core of a place, organization, or system. 2. (British) A central location or facility. 3. A person or thing that is central to an event or situation.
• Verb: To be or act as the center; to be at the focal point.
• Adjective: Central, principal, or main.

Phrases

• “At the center of attention”
• “The hub of activity”
• “To locate something in the center”
• “A focal point of interest”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new library is the cultural center of our town.”
• Verb: “She placed the table at the center of the room for everyone to gather around.”
• Adjective: “His role was central to the success of the project.”

Synonyms

• Heart
• Core
• Central point
• Pivot
• Hub
• Epicenter
• Middle
• Focus

Antonyms

• Peripheral
• Outer
• Marginal
• Remote
• Isolated

Usage

Noun

• Sentence: The art gallery’s main attraction was the sculpture displayed at the center of the gallery.

Verb

• Sentence: He centered his presentation around the key points he wanted to convey.

Adjective

• Sentence: The city’s downtown area is a bustling commercial center.