past and past participle verb
Found the exact place where someone or something was.
I located the missing keys under the sofa.
Scientists have located the source of the leak.
American English
How to pronounce located
verbB1Common word
LOHkayduhd
/ˈloʊˌkeɪ.ɾəd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of locate
Found the exact place where someone or something was.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past participle
Was in a particular place, especially in a formal description.
The hotel was located near the airport.
Our office was located downtown before we moved.
Good to know
This use commonly appears after forms of be.
past and past participle verb
Chose a place for a business, building, or activity and put it there.
They located the new factory near the highway.
The company has located its main office in Austin.
Useful expressions
to be in a particular place
The museum is located in the old train station.
Related words & forms
Drop the final e before -ing: locating, not locateing.