Centre Definition & Meaning

centre
noun
  1. a low-lying region in central France
  2. an area that is approximately central within some larger region; "it is in the center of town"; "they ran forward into the heart of the struggle"; "they were in the eye of the storm"
  3. a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
  4. a place where some particular activity is concentrated; "they received messages from several centers"
  5. the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering
  6. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
  7. the object upon which interest and attention focuses; "his stories made him the center of the party"
  8. a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process; "in most people the speech center is in the left hemisphere"
  9. a building dedicated to a particular activity; "they were raising money to build a new center for research"
verb
  1. move into the center; "That vase in the picture is not centered"
  2. direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"

"Centre" in song lyrics

See how centre is used in real songs:

  • "We fly-by once and split you down the centre"
    (Abstract Rude f/) Prevail w/ Mad Child — Rifle Association
  • "You got me watching you like I was front row and centre"
    Horrorshow — She
  • "Le centre"
    IAM — Marseille La Nuit

Usage tips for "centre"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "centre" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for centre to find words that pair well.

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