Meaning & Definition of word "Seated"

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.