desk (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɛsk/

Definition

A piece of furniture with a flat top and drawers, used for writing, reading, or using a computer.

Examples

• She has a large wooden desk in her office.

• Please put the books on the desk.

• He cleared the papers off his desk.

How to Use desk

sit at a desk (prepositional phrase)

To be seated at a desk, usually for work or study. — "Students sit at their desks during class."

on the desk (prepositional phrase)

Located on the surface of a desk. — "My phone is on the desk."

clear the desk (collocation)

To remove items from the surface of a desk. — "He cleared the desk to make space."

Synonyms of desk

Words with a similar meaning to desk:

• table
• workstation
• writing table

Antonyms of desk

Words with the opposite meaning to desk:

• chair
• bed

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