sit Meaning & Definition
What Does Sit Mean?
Sit is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-5 language code for Sino-Tibetan languages. As a verb, it means To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks. As a noun, it means An act of sitting.
Quick Facts About Sit
| Part of speech | symbol, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //sɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | model, pose and posture |
| Antonyms | lie, rise and arise |
| Plural | sits |
| Verb forms | sits, sitting, sat |
Sit Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-5 language code for Sino-Tibetan languages.
Sit as a Verb
- To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.
- To move oneself into such a position.
I asked him to sit.
- To occupy a given position.
The dishes are still sitting on the table!
- To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.
- To be a member of a deliberative body.
I currently sit on a standards committee.
- Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.
In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session?
- To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh.
- To be adjusted; to fit.
Your new coat sits well.
- To be accepted or acceptable; to work.
How will this new contract sit with the workers?
- To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.
Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours.
- To accommodate in seats; to seat.
The dining room table sits eight comfortably.
- Ellipsis of babysit.
I'm going to sit for them on Thursday.
- To take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test).
- To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.
- To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust.
I'm sitting for a painter this evening.
- To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.
- To keep one's seat when faced with (a blow, attack); to endure, to put up with.
Sit as a Noun
- An act of sitting.
- Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.
- An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.
Noun
- Clipping of situation.
Verb
- (of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.
- (of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
I asked him to sit.
- (of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.
The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries.
- (of an agreement or arrangement) To be accepted or acceptable; to work.
How will this new contract sit with the workers?
- (causative) To cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.
Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours.
- To babysit.
I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours.
Noun
- Short for situation.
Synonyms of Sit
Antonyms of Sit
Sit in a Sentence
After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.
You're finishing the chowder if you sit there (motionless) all evening!
I asked him to sit.
The dishes are still sitting on the table!
The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries.
Jim's pet parrot sat on his left shoulder.
I currently sit on a standards committee.
In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session?
Your new coat sits well.
How will this new contract sit with the workers?
I don’t think it will sit well.
The violence in these video games sits awkwardly with their stated aim of educating children.
Sit him in front of the TV and he might watch for hours.
The dining room table sits eight comfortably.
I'm going to sit for them on Thursday.
I need to find someone to sit my kids on Friday evening for four hours.
I'm sitting for a painter this evening.
In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session.
Word Forms & Grammar
sit (third-person singular simple present sits, present participle sitting, simple past sat or (dated, poetic) sate, past participle sat or (dated, poetic) sate or (archaic, dialectal) sitten)
sit (plural sits)
Words That Rhyme With Sit
Origin of Sit
From Middle English sitten, from Old English sittan, from Proto-West Germanic *sittjan, from Proto-Germanic *sitjaną, from Proto-Indo-European *sed- (“sit”).
How Do You Say Sit?
Sit is pronounced //sɪt// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Sit
Is sit a symbol or a verb?
Sit is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for sit?
You can replace sit with words such as model, pose and posture. See the full list of sit synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of sit?
The opposite of sit can be expressed with words like lie, rise, arise and stand.
What is the plural of sit?
The plural of sit is sits.
What is the past tense of sit?
The past tense of sit is sat. The present participle is sitting.