throne
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- pronunciation:
- thron
- features:
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| definition 1: |
the seat where a ruler or high secular or religious official sits during formal ceremonies or when holding audience.
The ambassador approached the throne and bowed to the queen.
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| definition 2: |
the office, rank, or authority of a ruler.
The king's heirs fought over the throne.Upon the death of the queen, the throne passed to her nephew. |
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thrown (past participle of "throw")?
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thrown sound alike but have different meanings.