seat
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/siːt/
place to sit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seat' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'sæti', where 'sæt-' meant 'to sit'.
Historical Evolution
'sæti' transformed into the Middle English word 'sete', and eventually became the modern English word 'seat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place to sit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
a place where someone sits or the right to sit there.
She reserved a seat on the train.
Synonyms
Verb 2
to have enough seats for a certain number of people.
The theater seats 500 people.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35