wheelchair
0 antonyms and opposites of wheelchair, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A chair fitted with large wheels, used by people who can't walk or walk easily.
How to use wheelchair
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A straightforward combination of "wheel" and "chair," describing exactly what it is.
Full origin of wheelchair →Frequently asked questions
What does “wheelchair” mean?
The word “wheelchair” means a chair fitted with large wheels, used by people who can't walk or walk easily. In plain terms, a wheeled chair that lets someone with limited mobility move around independently.
How do you pronounce “wheelchair”?
“Wheelchair” is pronounced WEELT-sheh-uh (/ˈ(h)wilt͡ʃɛɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wheelchair” in a sentence?
Here is “wheelchair” used in a sentence: “After the accident, she used a wheelchair for several months.”
What part of speech is “wheelchair”?
Depending on how it is used, “wheelchair” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “wheelchair” a common word?
“Wheelchair” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “wheelchair” have?
“Wheelchair” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a chair fitted with large wheels, used by people who can't walk or walk easily.
What is the difference between wheelchair as a noun and as a verb?
As a noun, wheelchair refers to a chair fitted with large wheels used by people who can't walk or walk easily. As a verb, to wheelchair means to move someone or something using a wheelchair, such as "she wheelchaired him to the entrance."
Is wheelchair-bound an appropriate term to use?
Many style guides and disability advocates now prefer phrases like "wheelchair user" over "wheelchair-bound," since the latter can imply confinement rather than describing the wheelchair as a tool for mobility.
What common phrases use the word wheelchair?
Common collocations include "wheelchair accessible," "wheelchair user," and "wheelchair ramp," all of which describe accommodations or usage related to wheelchairs.