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- Dictionarysit/sɪt/
verb
- 1. adopt or be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's back is upright: "I sat next to him at dinner" Similar Opposite
- 2. be or remain in a particular position or state: "the fridge was sitting in a pool of water" Similar
noun
- 1. a period of sitting: "a sit in the shade"
- 2. the way in which an item of clothing fits someone: archaic "the sit of her frock"
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SIT definition: 1. to (cause someone to) be in a position in which the lower part of the body is resting on a seat…. Learn more.
The meaning of SIT is to rest on the buttocks or haunches —often used with down. How to use sit in a sentence.
Sit definition: to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs; be seated.. See examples of SIT used in a sentence.
SIT meaning: 1. to (cause someone to) be in a position in which the lower part of the body is resting on a seat…. Learn more.
sit. (sɪt ) Word forms: sits , sitting , sat. 1. verb A1. If you are sitting somewhere, for example in a chair, your bottom is resting on the chair and the upper part of your body is upright. Mother was sitting in her chair in the kitchen. [VERB preposition/adverb] They sat there in shock and disbelief. [VERB preposition/adverb]
Definition of sit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Oct 3, 2024 · be around, often idly or without specific purpose. “The object sat in the corner”. “We sat around chatting for another hour”. synonyms: sit around. see more. verb. serve in a specific professional capacity. “the priest sat for confession”. “she sat on the jury”.