sit Synonyms
sit Meaning
sit (v)
be seated
be around, often idly or without specific purpose
take a seat
be in session
assume a posture as for artistic purposes
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
be located or situated somewhere
work or act as a baby-sitter
show to a seat; assign a seat for
serve in a specific professional capacity
sit ()
obs. 3d pers. sing. pres. of Sit, for sitteth.
sit (v. t.)
To rest upon the haunches, or the lower extremity of the trunk of the body; -- said of human beings, and sometimes of other animals; as, to sit on a sofa, on a chair, or on the ground.
To perch; to rest with the feet drawn up, as birds do on a branch, pole, etc.
To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh; -- with on; as, a weight or burden sits lightly upon him.
To be adjusted; to fit; as, a coat sts well or ill.
To suit one well or ill, as an act; to become; to befit; -- used impersonally.
To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.
To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.
To occupy a place or seat as a member of an official body; as, to sit in Congress.
To hold a session; to be in session for official business; -- said of legislative assemblies, courts, etc.; as, the court sits in January; the aldermen sit to-night.
To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of one's self made, as a picture or a bust; as, to sit to a painter.
To sit upon; to keep one's seat upon; as, he sits a horse well.
To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to; -- used reflexively.
To suit (well / ill); to become.
sit Sentence Examples
- The dog sat obediently at the owner's feet.
- She sat down on the park bench to enjoy the sunshine.
- The students sat attentively in their classroom, listening to the lecture.
- The elderly man sat in his rocking chair, gazing out the window.
- The cat sat curled up on the couch, purring contentedly.
- I sat in the waiting room, anxiously awaiting my turn.
- The crowd sat in silence as the speaker addressed them.
- The bird sat on the branch, chirping merrily.
- The hiker sat down on a rock to rest and take in the view.
- The king sat upon his throne, holding court.
FAQs About the word sit
be seated, be around, often idly or without specific purpose, take a seat, be in session, assume a posture as for artistic purposes, sit and travel on the back
squat, lounge,set,perch,straddle, slouch, sprawl
stand, rise, rise, stand, arise,arise, get up,get up
The dog sat obediently at the owner's feet.
She sat down on the park bench to enjoy the sunshine.
The students sat attentively in their classroom, listening to the lecture.
The elderly man sat in his rocking chair, gazing out the window.
