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- pronunciation:
- sIt
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- phrases:
- sit back, sit down, sit tight, sit up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
sits, sitting, sat |
| definition 1: |
to position oneself so that one is resting on the buttocks and thighs, or to be in such a position.
She was tired from walking and needed to sit.We were standing, but most of the other passengers were sitting.
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| definition 2: |
to be placed or situated.
His ranch sits on top of the hill.- similar words:
- lie, rest, stand
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| definition 3: |
to be at rest or not active.
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| definition 4: |
to be in session, as a court or legislature.
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| definition 5: |
to pose for an artist or photographer.
- similar words:
- pose
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| definition 6: |
to look after a child while its parents are away; babysit.
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| related words: |
brood, look after, pass, rank, rest, set, test, watch |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to cause to be seated (often used reflexively).
She sat herself close to me. |
| definition 2: |
to provide with seats.
This room sits about fifty people. |
| related words: |
position |
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| phrase: |
sit back, sit down, sit tight, sit up |
sit or set?
Sit describes the state of resting or staying in one place. We also use sit when talking about the action of putting a person in a place where he or she will stay. We use set for the action of putting a thing in a place where it will stay. Compare: - The lamp usually sits on that table.
- Mr. Gray sits in that chair all morning.
- Laura sat the baby in a little chair.
- Luke set the groceries on the table.
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