Perched

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrtʃt/

Perched (verb)

  1. to sit or rest on the edge or top of something.
  2. to place something in a high or elevated position.

Examples

  • The bird perched on the fence, watching the garden.
  • She perched on the arm of the chair, ready to jump up.

Common collocations: perch on a branch, perch on the edge, perch a statue, perch on a ledge, perched location

Perched (adjective)

  1. situated in a high or elevated position.

Examples

  • The house was perched on a hill, offering a great view.
  • The castle was perched atop the mountain, visible for miles.

Synonyms of Perched

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Perched

  • moving down from a height