Да на самом деле такой разницы строгой нет. Во многих контекстах они взаимозаменяемы (см. ниже для справки). Дефиниции конечно смешные, но по примерам видно: например, exact whereabouts - в принципе то же самое, что и exact location).
place
place • site • area • position • point • location • scene • spot • venue • whereabouts
These are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where sth is situated or happens.
place
a particular point, area, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens
Is this the place where it happened? ◇ This would be a good place for a picnic.
site
the place where sth, especially a building, is or will be situated; a place where sth happened or that is used for a particular purpose
We visited the site of a 16th century abbey. ◇ All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ◇ They've already chosen a site for the new school.
area
a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object the hotel reception area ◇ a play/parking/dining area ◇ Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen. ◇ The tumour had not spread to other areas of the body.
position
the place where a person or thing is situated; the place where sb/sth is meant to be
From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour. ◇ Radars determine the aircraft's position. ◇ Is everybody in position ? ◇
point
a particular place within an area, where sth happens or is supposed to happen
I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. ◇ No parking beyond this point.
location
a place where sth happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or is not known
Please tell us your exact location. ◇ The company is moving to a new location. ◇ The location of the nests is not being disclosed.
scene
a place where sth happens, especially sth unpleasant Several onlookers gathered at the scene of the accident . ◇ The scene of the crime is being investigated by the police. ◇ Firefighters were on the scene immediately.
spot
a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where sth particular happens
She stood rooted to the spot with fear. ◇ The lake is one of the local beauty spots . ◇ He has reported from several of the world's major trouble spots
venue
the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or sports event
The band will be playing at several different venues in the UK. ◇ Please note the change of venue for this event. ◇ This isn't really a suitable venue for a children's show. ◇ It's a popular venue for visitors to the area.
whereabouts
the place where sb/sth is
Her whereabouts is/are still unknown. ◇ They were forced to reveal the whereabouts of the ship. ◇ Could you tell us the exact whereabouts of this motel?
Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus © Oxford University Press, 2008.
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