Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in stressed th ee sad-l]
- /ɪn stressed ði ˈsæd l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in stressed th ee sad-l]
- /ɪn stressed ði ˈsæd l/
Definitions of in the saddle words
- noun in the saddle a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal. 1
- noun in the saddle a similar seat on a bicycle, tractor, etc. 1
- noun in the saddle a part of a harness laid across the back of an animal and girded under the belly, to which the terrets and checkhook are attached. 1
- noun in the saddle something resembling a saddle in shape, position, or function. 1
- noun in the saddle the part of the back of an animal where a saddle is placed. 1
- noun in the saddle (of mutton, venison, lamb, etc.) a cut comprising both loins. this cut, trimmed and prepared for roasting. 1
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Origin of in the saddle
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English sadel, Old English sadol; cognate with German Sattel, Old Norse sǫthull; (v.) Middle English sad(e)len, Old English sadolian, derivative of the noun; akin to sit1
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Parts of speech for In the saddle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in the saddle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in the saddle usage trend in Literature
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adj in the saddle
- authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- commanding — If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.
- controlling — having or attempting to exert control
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
Antonyms for in the saddle
adj in the saddle
- ineffective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- incapable — not capable.
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