Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the driver's seat

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.74 in modern English

Syllables
in- the -driver's seat
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Having the most important role in a storyline or recognition; of primary importance.

prep_phrase

In control of an entity or situation.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

in the driving seat (alternative)

Phrases

take a back seat

Frequently Paired Words

take a back seat

Antonyms

in the back seat

Questions

What does in the driver's seat mean?
Having the most important role in a storyline or recognition; of primary importance.

How to pronounce in the driver's seat

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