Seated and Standing

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Seated adjective - (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks.

Usage example: the audience remained seated

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Standing is an antonym for seated.

Nearby Words: seat, seating

Standing adjective - (of persons) on the feet; having the torso in an erect position supported by straight legs.

Usage example: standing room only

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Seated is an antonym for standing.

Nearby Word: stand

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