- pronunciation:
- sIt
- phrases:
- sit tight
- features:
- Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sits, sitting, sat |
| definition 1: |
to be in a position in which one is resting on the buttocks and thighs.
She sat in a chair.
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| definition 2: |
to be placed or located.
His ranch sits on top of the hill.- similar words:
- lie, rest, stand
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| definition 3: |
to meet or hold a session.
This court will sit again in two weeks. |
| definition 4: |
to hold a position for an artist or photographer.
He sat for a portrait.- similar words:
- pose
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| definition 5: |
to take care of a child while its parents are away; baby-sit.
When our parents go out, my aunt sits for us. |
| definition 6: |
to cause to be seated.
Nancy sat herself close to me. |
| related words: |
brood, look after, rank, rest |
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| phrase: |
sit tight |
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.