/siːt/

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Meaning

A place where you sit, such as a chair or a place on a bus.

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Word origin

From Old Norse saeti, meaning a place to sit.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
saeti
English cognates
sit

Grammar

Gender
Pluralseats

Examples

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This is a polite way to say sit down.

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A seat can be your own place on a bus or a train.

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"Seats" is the plural of "seat".

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 2: seat, club, totally and 7 more words.