“Place” or “Plaice”

Overview

place / plaice are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

place: (noun) any area set aside for a particular purpose. (noun) an abstract mental location. (noun) a general vicinity. (noun) a particular situation. (noun) proper or designated social situation. (noun) the passage that is being read. (noun) proper or appropriate position or location. (noun) an item on a list or in a sequence. (verb) place somebody in a particular situation or location. (verb) to arrange for. (verb) take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal. (verb) assign to (a job or a home). (verb) estimate. (verb) identify the location or place of. (verb) finish second or better in a horse or dog race. (verb) sing a note with the correct pitch.

plaice: (noun) flesh of large European flatfish. (noun) large European food fish.

Pronunciation

place: p·l·EY·s

plaice: NA

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