throne
Throne (noun) means the ceremonial chair used by a monarch, pope, or bishop. Example: “The queen sat on her throne to receive the ambassadors.”
How to use throne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe special chair of a monarch, or the power that goes with being one.
Word forms
throned past tense, thrones plural, thrones singular
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Etymology
From Old French trone, from Latin thronus, from Greek thronos, "chair" or "seat."
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Rhymes for throne
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What does “throne” mean?
The word “throne” means the ceremonial chair used by a monarch, pope, or bishop. In plain terms, the special chair of a monarch, or the power that goes with being one.
How do you pronounce “throne”?
“Throne” is pronounced throhn (/θɹoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “throne” in a sentence?
Here is “throne” used in a sentence: “The queen sat on her throne to receive the ambassadors.”
What is another word for “throne”?
Words with a similar meaning to “throne” include toilet and and Thesaurus:bathroom.
What part of speech is “throne”?
Depending on how it is used, “throne” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “throne” come from?
The word “throne” comes from Latin. From Old French trone, from Latin thronus, from Greek thronos, "chair" or "seat.".
Is “throne” a common word?
“Throne” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “throne” have?
“Throne” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ceremonial chair used by a monarch, pope, or bishop.
What is the difference between 'throne' and 'thrown'?
'Throne' is a noun meaning the ceremonial chair of a monarch or the monarch's power. 'Thrown' is the past participle of the verb 'throw'. They sound alike but are unrelated, so the correct phrase is 'the king sat on his throne', never 'thrown'.
What is the difference between a throne and a crown?
A throne is the ceremonial chair a monarch sits on, and by extension the royal office itself. A crown is the ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch and can also symbolise royal authority. Both stand for kingship, but one is a seat and the other is worn.
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