Seated

Pronunciation: /ˈsit̬ɪd/

Definitions of seated

verb Seated is a past participle form of the verb 'seat', which means to put or place someone in a sitting position.

Example Sentences

A1 She is seated at the table.

A2 The passengers were seated in their assigned seats.

B1 Please remain seated until the plane comes to a complete stop.

B2 The guests were comfortably seated in the luxurious dining room.

C1 The dignitaries were seated in the front row of the auditorium.

C2 The orchestra members were seated according to their section in the concert hall.

Examples of seated in a Sentence

formal The guests were all seated when the ceremony began.

informal We were seated at the back of the restaurant near the window.

slang I was seated next to my crush at the party last night.

figurative The idea of success was always seated firmly in his mind.

Grammatical Forms of seated

• past tense: seated
• plural: seated
• comparative: more seated
• superlative: most seated
• present tense: seat
• future tense: will seat
• perfect tense: have seated
• continuous tense: seating
• singular: seated
• positive degree: seated
• infinitive: to seat
• gerund: seating
• participle: seated

Origin and Evolution of seated

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'seated' originated from the Old French word 'seoir' meaning 'to sit'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seated' has retained its original meaning of being in a sitting position, but has also evolved to be used in a more formal or official context, such as being 'seated' at a dinner table or in a courtroom.