sated (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /sæt/
Definition
Past tense and past participle of the verb 'to sit', meaning to rest with the upper body upright and supported by the buttocks or thighs.
Examples
She sat by the window, watching the rain.
He sat down at the table and opened his book.
The children sat quietly during the story.
How to Use sated
- sit down (phrasal verb)
- To lower oneself to a sitting position. — "Please sit down and make yourself comfortable."
- sit on (prepositional phrase)
- To be in a position of resting on top of something. — "The keys are sitting on the counter."
- sit up (phrasal verb)
- To remain in an upright sitting position. — "He sat up all night studying."
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