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SIT

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There are 13 meanings of the word Sit.

How to pronounce sit:

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Sit - as a verb

Be in a position in which one's upper body is largely upright and supported by one's backside

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stand6lie3

Be around, often idly or without specific purpose

Example: "The object sat in the corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sit around

Take a seat

Be in session

Example: "When does the court of law sit?"

Assume a posture as for artistic purposes

Example: "We don't know the woman who posed for leonardo so often"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
model8pose6posture9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
display13exhibit19expose15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

Example: "She never sat a horse!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ride5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be located or situated somewhere

Example: "The white house sits on pennsylvania avenue"

Work or act as a baby-sitter

Example: "I cannot baby-sit tonight; i have too much homework to do"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baby-sitbabysit14

Show to a seat; assign a seat for

Example: "The host seated me next to mrs. smith"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seat4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lay6place9pose6position10put5set3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Serve in a specific professional capacity

Example: "The priest sat for confession"

Sit - as a noun

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.

Short for situation.

Example Sentences

"Please sit quietly during the presentation."
"I like to sit on the patio and enjoy the sunshine."
"She likes to sit by the window and read her book."
"The baby can now sit up without any support."
"He asked his guests to sit down and relax."
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Word Game Points

Is SIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is SIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 3.

Is SIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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