center

noun

US /ˈsentər/

Word Forms

singular	center
plural	centers

1
countable the middle of a space or area
in the center of the room
Synonyms and related words
The central parts of objects or spaces
the middle
center
core
1. 1a
  the point that is in the exact middle of a circle or sphere (=a shape like a ball)
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of shapes
  center
  circumference
  contour
2. 1b
  the middle of a piece of chocolate or candy
  Synonyms and related words
  Sweets and other confectionery
  barley sugar
  boiled sweet
  bonbon
2
countable a building, group of buildings, or area where a particular activity is performed
a conference/arts center:
the conference center
Synonyms and related words
Groups of buildings
apartment complex
barracks
block
1. 2a
  an important place for a particular activity
  one of the great financial centers of Europe
  The founding of the university was important in making Prague a cultural center.
  a center of something:
  the greatest center of learning and the arts in Japan
  a center for something:
  The town is a major center for the insurance industry.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for location and place
  place
  location
  setting
3
countable usually singularthe person or thing that people pay a lot of attention to or show a lot of interest in
center of attention:
He was very shy and hated being the center of attention.
Synonyms and related words
Attentiveness and paying attention
attention
regard
focused
4

the center
a political party, group of parties, or position that is not extreme because of being neither left-wing nor right-wing
Clinton helped move the Democratic party to the political center.
Synonyms and related words
Centrist politics
the center
centrist
Liberal
5
countable a player in football whose position is in the middle of the offensive line
Synonyms and related words
Players and positions in various sports
all-American
back
backfield
1. 5a
  a player in basketball whose position is near the basket
  Synonyms and related words
  Basketball
  backboard
  basket
  basketball
2. 5b
  a player in games such as hockey and soccer whose position is in the middle of a line of forwards (=attacking players)
  Synonyms and related words
  Players and positions in various sports
  all-American
  back
  backfield

phrases

be at the center of something

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