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“Cete” or “Seat”

cete / seat are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

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cete

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

seat s·IY·t

  • nouna space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane).
  • nounfurniture that is designed for sitting on.
  • nounany support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit).
  • nouna center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised).
  • nounthe location (metaphorically speaking) where something is based.
  • nounthe legal right to sit as a member in a legislative or similar body.
  • nouna part of a machine that supports or guides another part.
  • nounthe cloth covering for the buttocks.
  • verbshow to a seat; assign a seat for.
  • verbbe able to seat.
  • verbput a seat on a chair.
  • verbprovide with seats.
  • verbplace or attach firmly in or on a base.
  • verbplace in or on a seat.
Usage

Examples in context

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“cete”

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“seat”

  • King of Denmark had a seat in the organs of the
  • (in vehicles with the driver's seat on the right, the lever
  • Polo Mk5, and the new SEAT Ibiza.
  • "Garford Saddle", the padded bicycle seat was invented in 1892 by
  • was unopposed and held the seat.
  • unimpeded use of the rumble seat even with the top down.1922
  • York Central after retaining the seat for her party at the
  • A bicycle seat, unlike a bicycle saddle, is
  • 1892 Bicycle seat (padded)
  • who had been lost his seat in North Louth in the

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