seated — sitting down; occupying a seat
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sitting down; occupying a seat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The boss walked in while everyone was seated, so nobody had to awkwardly stand up and bow.
- Please remain seated until the aircraft has come to a complete stop.
- She was seated next to a chatty passenger who told her entire life story during the flight.
seated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsiːtɪd/]
sitting down; occupying a seat
a family of four sits comfortably in their theater seats with popcorn and drinks in the cup holders. Each person leans back relaxed in their individual cushioned seats watching the screen ahead. The parents settled into their seats first and helped their children get comfortable. Now the whole family enjoys the movie from their perfect viewing positions. Other moviegoers fill the surrounding seats creating a full audience atmosphere. The theater's dim lighting illuminates everyone properly positioned in their assigned places. people sitting down and occupying their seats
Seated and treated with stones so heated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'seated' derives from Old Norse 'sæti', meaning 'seat' or 'sitting place'. It passed through Middle English before acquiring its modern form, originally carrying meanings of 'to settle' or 'to reside' in addition to the physical sense of sitting.
Breakdown
sæt- (from Old Norse 'sæti', seat) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boss walked in while everyone was seated, so nobody had to awkwardly stand up and bow.”
“Please remain seated until the aircraft has come to a complete stop.”
“She was seated next to a chatty passenger who told her entire life story during the flight.”
“All participants must be seated before the exam begins.”
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