Displace

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpleɪs/

Definitions of displace

verb to move or force out of a usual or proper place or position

Example Sentences

A1 The strong wind can displace the sand on the beach.

A2 Moving to a new city can displace a person from their comfort zone.

B1 The construction of the new highway will displace several families from their homes.

B2 The floodwaters have the potential to displace thousands of residents in the area.

C1 The war in the region has displaced millions of people, creating a humanitarian crisis.

C2 The earthquake not only caused widespread destruction but also displaced entire communities.

Examples of displace in a Sentence

formal The construction of the new highway will displace several families from their homes.

informal The new mall is going to displace a lot of small businesses in the area.

slang The new apartment complex is going to kick out a bunch of people and displace them.

figurative Her new role in the company will displace her from her comfort zone and challenge her skills.

Grammatical Forms of displace

• past tense: displaced
• plural: displaces
• comparative: more displaced
• superlative: most displaced
• present tense: displace
• future tense: will displace
• perfect tense: have displaced
• continuous tense: is displacing
• singular: displaces
• positive degree: displace
• infinitive: to displace
• gerund: displacing
• participle: displaced

Origin and Evolution of displace

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'displace' originated from the Latin word 'displacere', which meant 'to displease' or 'to upset'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'displace' evolved to refer to the act of moving something or someone from its original position or place, often with a connotation of causing inconvenience or distress.