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Seat

🇬🇧 UK /["/siːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/siːt/"]/

Meaning of Seat

a place where you can sit, for example a chair

In simple words: A place to sit, like a chair or bench.

Seat in a sentence

• I need to find a seat on the bus before it gets too crowded.
• Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable.
• She saved a seat for her friend at the table.
• The seat in the front row has the best view of the stage.
• He has a seat on the school board, which allows him to influence decisions.
• The new model of the car has a very comfortable seat.
• The seat of government is located in the capital city.
• There was a seat available for the concert, so I bought a ticket quickly.

How to use Seat

Use 'seat' when talking about furniture or places to sit. It's common in both formal and casual situations. Avoid using it in slang contexts.

Grammar pattern

seat + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'seat' as your 'seat-belt' safety while sitting.

Related words

Collocations with Seat

• available
• empty
• spare
• find
• get
• grab
• cover
• cushion
• reservation
• in a/​the seat
• on a/​the seat
• out of a/​the seat
• the best seat in the house
• lean back in your seat
• settle back in your seat
• available
• empty
• spare
• find
• get
• grab
• cover
• cushion
• reservation
• in a/​the seat
• on a/​the seat
• out of a/​the seat
• the best seat in the house
• lean back in your seat
• settle back in your seat
• available
• empty
• spare
• find
• get
• grab
• cover
• cushion
• reservation
• in a/​the seat
• on a/​the seat
• out of a/​the seat
• the best seat in the house
• lean back in your seat
• settle back in your seat
• congressional
• House
• Senate
• gain
• pick up
• secure
• seat in
• seat on

Synonyms for Seat

• wing it

Opposites of Seat

• stand
• leave
• depart

Common mistakes with Seat

• Confused with 'sit' - 'seat' is a noun, 'sit' is a verb.
• Using 'seat' in plural when referring to types of chairs, e.g., 'seats' instead of 'types of seating'.
• Mixing up 'seat' with 'site', especially in writing.

Frequently asked questions about Seat

What does Seat mean?

A place to sit, like a chair or bench.

What is the definition of Seat?

a place where you can sit, for example a chair

How do you use Seat in a sentence?

I need to find a seat on the bus before it gets too crowded.

Can you give another example of Seat?

Please take a seat and make yourself comfortable.

What are synonyms for Seat?

Common alternatives include wing it.

What is the opposite of Seat?

Opposite meanings include stand, leave, depart.

What words go with Seat?

It commonly pairs with available, empty, spare, find, get, grab, cover, cushion, reservation, in a/​the seat, on a/​the seat, out of a/​the seat, the best seat in the house, lean back in your seat, settle back in your seat, available, empty, spare, find, get, grab, cover, cushion, reservation, in a/​the seat, on a/​the seat, out of a/​the seat, the best seat in the house, lean back in your seat, settle back in your seat, available, empty, spare, find, get, grab, cover, cushion, reservation, in a/​the seat, on a/​the seat, out of a/​the seat, the best seat in the house, lean back in your seat, settle back in your seat, congressional, House, Senate, gain, pick up, secure, seat in, seat on.

What are common mistakes when using Seat?

Confused with 'sit' - 'seat' is a noun, 'sit' is a verb. Using 'seat' in plural when referring to types of chairs, e.g., 'seats' instead of 'types of seating'. Mixing up 'seat' with 'site', especially in writing.

How do you pronounce Seat?

US: /["/siːt/"]/, UK: /["/siːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Seat?

Use 'seat' when talking about furniture or places to sit. It's common in both formal and casual situations. Avoid using it in slang contexts.

What CEFR level is Seat?

"Seat" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.