Sitting

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪt/

Sitting (verb)

  1. to rest your body on a chair or similar object with your back upright.
  2. to be in a particular place or position, often for a long time.
  3. to participate in a test or examination.

Examples

  • She likes to sit on the porch in the evening.
  • You can sit on the sofa while we wait.

Common collocations: sit comfortably, sit down, sit still, sit quietly, sit an exam

Synonyms of Sitting

Neutral

Antonyms of Sitting

  • — when describing body position
  • — when describing movement from a lower to a higher position