Location-Place | Commonly Confused Words

Location

/ləʊˈkeɪʃən/

A specific place or position.

Keeping to the shadows, I creep closer to their location.I have the bump of location.Perhaps you can tell us the exact location of your discoveries.'

This word has no antonyms

/pleɪs/

A point or an area in space where something is located or can be located.

I can't find this place on the map.Beside the candle-box was placed a hat.'She has sailed to many places - Madagascar, Malabar...'

This word has no antonyms

Location often implies a specific point or position, usually on a map.
Place can refer to a more general area or space.
Location is often fixed and precise, like an address or coordinates.
Place can be more subjective, like a favorite hangout spot or home.
Think of a location as where something is exactly; place might be where something feels like it belongs.