chair (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: tʃɛər

Definition

A seat for one person, with a back and typically four legs.

Examples

• The teacher sat on her chair at the desk.

• He bought a new office chair for his home.

• Please put the chair closer to the table.

How to Use chair

sit on a chair (prepositional phrase)

To be in a seated position on top of a chair. — "He likes to sit on a chair by the window."

in charge of (prepositional phrase)

Having control or responsibility for something or someone. — "The manager is in charge of the team."

Synonyms of chair

Words with a similar meaning to chair:

• seat
• stool
• bench
• throne

Antonyms of chair

Words with the opposite meaning to chair:

• floor
• standing

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