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CHAIR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Chair.

How to pronounce chair:

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Chair - as a noun

The position of professor

Example: "He was awarded an endowed chair in economics"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
professorship23

The officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

Example: "Address your remarks to the chairperson"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chairman15chairperson18chairwoman20president12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
presiding officer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person

Example: "The murderer was sentenced to die in the chair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
death chairelectric chairhot seat

A particular seat in an orchestra

Example: "He is second chair violin"

Chair - as a verb

Act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university

Example: "She chaired the department for many years"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chairman15

Preside over

Example: "John moderated the discussion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lead5moderate11

Example Sentences

"I sat on the chair and read a book."
"She pulled up a chair and joined the conversation."
"The chair in the corner looked old and worn out."
"He pushed the chair against the wall."
"The office chair was comfortable and ergonomic."
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Word Game Points

Is CHAIR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chair is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHAIR has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CHAIR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chair is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHAIR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CHAIR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chair is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHAIR has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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