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throne

Pronunciation: [θroʊn]

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Learn how to use throne in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “royalty”

(noun) a special chair where a king or queen sits. It is often very fancy and represents their power and authority. When you see a throne, you know it belongs to a ruler.

Example

The queen sat gracefully on her golden throne during the ceremony.

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The old, broken throne in the corner looked lonely and forgotten.

Example

Why do monarchs have such elaborate thrones in their palaces?

Context: “metaphor”

(noun) used to talk about a position of power or leadership. It's not just for kings and queens; it can refer to anyone who is in charge or has high authority.

Example

After years of hard work, she finally earned her place on the corporate throne.

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His arrogance made him unfit for the throne of leadership.

Example

Who deserves to sit on the throne of power in this organization?

How to pronounce throne

Pronunciation: [θroʊn]

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