Oceanatalia  +  944444 Fri, 16 Oct 09 07:16 PM Hello! Could you tell me what differences are between "located" and "situated"? If there are 2 words so there should be 2 differences, am I right? Please, explain! Who knows origins of these words?    Thank you! Oceanatalia Joined on Fri, Oct 16 2009 New Member 06

	CalifJim  +  944449 Fri, 16 Oct 09 07:27 PM Oceanatalia “If there are 2 words so there should be 2 differences, am I right?” No.  That means that if there are five words there should be five differences.  situated is simply a higher-register word than located.  situated tends to sound more formal; located, more casual. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,399 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	CalifJim  +  944455 Fri, 16 Oct 09 07:34 PM Oceanatalia “what about slight flavours? ” I don't understand what you mean. CJ CalifJim

	Oceanatalia  +  944459 Fri, 16 Oct 09 07:42 PM I mean:     1. are they both English words or American?     2. are they archaisms?     3.could you explain more detailed, cause simetimes it's difficult to understand for those who aren't native speakers.    Thank you for understanding! Oceanatalia Countries, United States, United Kingdom, Great Britain, American, Languages

	CalifJim  +  944470 Fri, 16 Oct 09 07:52 PM Both words are used in all varieties of English, whether British or American. They are not archaisms.  They are both used in modern English. I don't think there is much more that I can explain.  You can use either word. The hotel is located just one block north of the post office.  (Sounds like ordinary, everyday, conversational English) The hotel is situated just one block north of the post office.  (Sounds more formal.  Maybe this is written in a travel brochure.  Or perhaps it's being said by a man wearing a tuxedo!) CJ CalifJim Conversational English, Countries, United States, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Speaking, Chat, American, Friendships, Conversational, Languages

	Oceanatalia  +  944472 Fri, 16 Oct 09 07:56 PM Thanks a lot for your help! It's clear. Oceanatalia