sit

UK: sɪt | US: sɪt

Definition

  1. vi. to rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs

  2. vt. to cause to be seated

Structure

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Etymology

The word "sit" traces back to Old English sittan, meaning "to occupy a seat, rest on the haunches." It shares roots with Germanic languages (e.g., German sitzen, Dutch zitten) and Proto-Indo-European sed- ("to sit"). This core verb has retained its basic form and meaning for over a millennium, reflecting its fundamental role in daily life.

Examples

  1. Please sit on the chair while waiting.

  2. The cat likes to sit by the window.

  3. She sat quietly during the meeting.

  4. The teacher asked the students to sit down.

  5. The bench can sit up to four people.