sitting (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

Definition

The action or position of resting on one's buttocks or haunches with the back upright.

Examples

• He was sitting at his desk, staring at the computer screen.

• The children were sitting on the floor, listening to a story.

• She found him sitting alone in the park.

How to Use sitting

sit down (phrasal verb)

To adopt a sitting position. — "Please sit down and make yourself comfortable."

sitting on (prepositional phrase)

To be in a sitting position on top of something. — "He was sitting on the chair."

sitting by (prepositional phrase)

To be in a sitting position next to something or someone. — "She was sitting by the window."

sitting up (phrasal verb)

To be in an upright sitting position, not lying down. — "The patient is now sitting up in bed."

sitting around (phrasal verb)

To spend time doing nothing in particular, often in a relaxed or idle way. — "We spent the afternoon just sitting around and talking."

Synonyms of sitting

Words with a similar meaning to sitting:

• seated
• perched
• resting
• ensconced

Antonyms of sitting

Words with the opposite meaning to sitting:

• standing
• lying
• moving

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