seated

Thân thiện

The audience remained seated during the performance.

Definition

Adjective 1. Being in a sitting position: Describes a person (or sometimes a representation of a person) whose body is supported on the buttocks, with the torso upright and legs bent. * Example: The seated figure in the painting is the philosopher.

Usage

The adjective "seated" is used to describe the posture of a person or a depiction of a person (like a statue). It is the opposite of "standing." It is often used after verbs like "remain" or "stay" to indicate that someone continues to sit.

Examples

• As an adjective:
  • Please wait for the seated guests to be served first.
  • The seated audience gave the performer a standing ovation.
  • The audience remained seated until the end of the ceremony.

Advanced Usage

• "To be seated": This is a common, slightly formal phrase meaning "to sit down" or "to be in a sitting position." It is often used as an instruction.
  • Example: Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. The show will begin shortly.
• "Seated at/on/by": Used to specify location while sitting.
  • Example: She was seated at the head of the table.

Variants and Related Words

• Seat (verb): To arrange for someone to sit down; to have seats for a certain number.
  • Example: The usher will seat you at your table. This theater seats 500 people.
• Seating (noun): The arrangement of seats or the act of providing seats.
  • Example: The seating arrangement was alphabetical.

Synonyms

• Sitting
• Settled (in a chair)

Antonyms

• Standing
• Upright

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
   • the seated Madonna
   • the audience remained seated

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sitting