Situation Definition
situation
noun
- the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; "the present international situation is dangerous"; "wondered how such a state of affairs had come about"; "eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation"- Franklin D.Roosevelt
- a condition or position in which you find yourself; "the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils"; "found herself in a very fortunate situation"
- a complex or critical or unusual difficulty; "the dangerous situation developed suddenly"; "that's quite a situation"; "no human situation is simple"
- physical position in relation to the surroundings; "the sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotides"
- a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
"Situation" in song lyrics
See how situation is used in real songs:
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"A daily operation, same old situation"
4 Deep — Another Day in the Jungle -
"New world order, flip the situation"
4th Disciple f/ Raw Intellect — Fabulous Felonz -
"My son's pockets achin', an everyday hood situation"
60 Second Assassin f/ C.C.F. Division, La the Darkman, Prodigal Sunn, RZA, Timbo King — War Zone (Remix)
Words that rhyme with situation
Usage tips for "situation"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "situation" 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 situation to find words that pair well.