sit (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /sɪt/
Definition
To rest your body with your bottom on a surface and your back upright.
Examples
Please sit on the bench.
The dog knows how to sit.
She sat by the window and read a book.
How to Use sit
- sit down (phrasal verb)
- To lower your body to a sitting position. — "Please sit down and make yourself comfortable."
- sit up (phrasal verb)
- To raise your body to an upright sitting position. — "The baby can sit up by himself now."
- sit still (collocation)
- To remain in one place without moving. — "Sit still, the doctor needs to examine you."
- sit on (prepositional phrase)
- To rest your bottom on a surface. — "She sat on the grass to watch the concert."
- sit in (prepositional phrase)
- To be in a particular place or location. — "He likes to sit in the front row."
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