Pronunciation

/sɪt/

Definitions

• Verb: (n) To place oneself in a seated position on a chair, bench, or other surface. For example: “Please have a seat.”
• Verb: (v) To occupy oneself in an activity or wait for something to happen, often passively. For example: “She sat quietly reading a book.”
• Noun: The act of sitting or the state of being seated. For example: “The children were sitting around the table.”

Phrases

• “Sit down” is an instruction to take a seat.
• “Sitting hours” refers to the time spent in a seated position, often at work.
• “To sit out” means to abstain from participating in an activity.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “After a long day, he collapsed onto the couch and sat.”
• Noun: “The park was filled with people sitting on benches, enjoying the sunshine.”
• Verb: “She decided to sit out the game due to an injury.”

Synonyms

• Seat oneself
• Rest
• Lounge
• Perch
• Occupy

Antonyms

• Stand
• Rise
• Ascend
• Rise up