Meaning & Definition of word "Seated"

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    Seated

    /ˈsiːtɪd/

    verb:

    • 1. Past tense of seat; to place (someone) in a seat.
      • Example: He seated the guests at the dinner table.
    • 2. To occupy a place or seat.
      • Example: The students were seated according to their grades.

    adjective:

    • 1. Having a seat; sitting.
      • Example: The audience was seated comfortably in the theater.
    • 2. Fixed or established in a position or status.
      • Example: She is a seated member of the committee.

    Etymology

    The word 'seated' derives from the verb 'seat', which comes from the Old English 'sittan'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seated at the table:

    Having a place in a decision-making or influential group.

    get seated:

    To be shown to a place to sit, especially in a restaurant.

    take a seat:

    To sit down, often in a polite or formal context.

    Related Words

    seat:

    A place or arrangement where one can sit.

    sitting:

    The act of resting on a seat.

    Slang Meanings of seated

    Meaning: To be established or confirmed in a position.

    Example Sentence: After the meeting, she was well-seated in her new role.

    Meaning: To be relaxed or comfortable, often in a social context.

    Example Sentence: We were all seated and ready for the party to start.