throne
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /θroʊn/
KK: /θroʊn/
noun
Definition
A special chair for a king, queen, or other important person, often decorated and used during ceremonies.
Example
The king sat on his throne during the grand ceremony.
Conversation
Did you see the new movie about the king and his throne?
Yes! The way they depicted the throne room was stunning.
I loved how it symbolized his power throughout the film.
Exactly! It really added to the drama of his character.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
seat
chair
scepter
Antonyms
commoner
peasant
servant
transitive verb
Definition
To place someone in a position of power or authority, especially on a royal throne.
Example
The king was throned in a grand ceremony attended by many nobles.
Tense Forms
Past: throned
Past Participle: throned
Conversation
Did you hear they are going to throne the new king next week?
Yeah, I heard the ceremony will be really grand.
I can't wait to see who gets to throne him officially.
Root Explanation
Throne → The word originates from Old English 'þrone' (meaning a seat or chair) and is derived from Latin 'thronus' (meaning a seat or chair of authority), which in turn comes from Greek 'thronos' (meaning seat or chair). A throne is a ceremonial chair for a sovereign or high-ranking person, symbolizing authority and power.
Memory Tip
Imagine a special 'seat' ('thronos') that represents 'authority' — that's why a throne is a seat of power.
Visually Confused Words
trone
thone
unthrone
rethrone
enthrone
dethrone
anthrone
tyrone