What's the difference between place, position and location?

? "place" means a general place or position; "position" emphasizes a relative and specific position or position; "location" describes a place or location in more detail. There are some differences in interpretation, usage, use environment, scope of influence and image, as shown below.

1. Interpretation difference:

? "place" refers to a specific place or position.

? "position" emphasizes relative and specific position, and can also indicate position or identity.

? "location" describes a place or location in more detail.

Example:

I want to find a quiet place to study. He was appointed to a managerial position in the company.

the exact location of the treasure remains unknown. The exact location of the treasure is still unknown. )

2. Grammatical differences:

? Both "place" and "location" can be used as nouns.

? "position" can be used not only as a noun, but also as a verb to indicate placement or placement.

Example:

There is a nice place to eat near the park. (noun usage)

The hotel is located in a convenient location. Please position the chair next to the table. Please put the chair next to the table. ) (verb usage)

3. Usage difference:

? "place" is more commonly used to indicate a general place or position.

? "position" is often used to refer to position, status or relative position.

? "location" describes a specific region or location in more detail.

Example:

This is a great place to relax and unwind. (This is a good place to relax and rest. She was promoted to a higher position in the company. )

The location of the crime scene proved malicious to the investigation. (The location of the crime is very important for investigation and proof. )

4. Differences in use environment:

? "place" can refer to any specific place or position.

? "position" is usually used in work, organization or competition, involving position hierarchy or identity.

? "location" is used to describe a specific geographical location or building.

Example:

Let's meet at a convenient place for both of us. )

She applied for a managerial position in the company. (She applied for a management position in the company. )

The new restaurant is located in a prime location downtown. )