seated (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːtɪd/

Definition

In a position where one's bottom is resting on a chair or other support, or having been placed in such a position.

Examples

• The audience remained seated until the end of the performance.

• Please wait to be seated by the maître d' when you enter the dining room.

• She found herself comfortably seated by the window, enjoying the view.

How to Use seated

be seated (collocation)

To be in a sitting position, or to be directed to a seat. — "The guests were formally seated at the head table."

remain seated (collocation)

To continue to sit. — "For safety, please remain seated during turbulence."

get seated (collocation)

To find or be given a seat. — "It took a while to get seated at the busy restaurant."

Synonyms of seated

Words with a similar meaning to seated:

• sitting
• ensconced
• perched
• stationed

Antonyms of seated

Words with the opposite meaning to seated:

• standing
• standing up

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