Phrase guide

find one's place

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To discover one's vocation, purpose, and/or sense of belonging to or passion for something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He's apparently found his place at the monastery.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To locate where (in a work of print) (one) had most recently stopped reading, in order to resume reading.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I wanna pick up where I left off, but I can't seem to find my place.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 前〈で〉やめた所を見つける — to return to one's stopping point