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seated
SEE-tihd
Seated (adjective) means sitting down, especially already in a chair or seat. Example: “Once everyone was seated, the waiter brought out the menus.”
adjective
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Sitting down, especially already in a chair or seat.
"Once everyone was seated, the waiter brought out the menus."
"Please remain seated until the plane comes to a complete stop."
"The guests were already seated when the bride arrived."
How to use seated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSitting down, not standing.
Common pairings
remain seated
seated position
already seated
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What does “seated” mean?
The word “seated” means sitting down, especially already in a chair or seat. In plain terms, sitting down, not standing.
How do you pronounce “seated”?
“Seated” is pronounced SEE-tihd (/ˈsiːtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “seated” in a sentence?
Here is “seated” used in a sentence: “Please remain seated until the plane comes to a complete stop.”
What part of speech is “seated”?
“Seated” is an adjective.
Is “seated” a common word?
“Seated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'seated' and 'sitting'?
'Seated' describes the state of already being in a chair or seat and is a little more formal, as in 'the guests were seated.' 'Sitting' more often describes the ongoing action or posture and is the more everyday word.
What is the difference between 'seated' and 'sat'?
In standard English, 'seated' is an adjective or past participle ('she was seated by the window'), while 'sat' is the past tense of 'sit' ('she sat by the window'). Using 'was sat' in place of 'was seated' or 'was sitting' is common in informal British speech but is often considered non-standard in writing.
Is 'Please be seated' formal or informal?
'Please be seated' is a formal, polite way of inviting people to sit down, common in ceremonies, courtrooms, and announcements. In casual settings, people are more likely to say simply 'have a seat' or 'sit down.'
