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Word: Sit
Speech Type: Verb
Old English sittan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zitten, German sitzen, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin sedere and Greek hezesthai
sɪt
adopt or be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet and one's back is upright
Short Definition:be in position in which weight is supported by buttocks
Examples:- I sat next to him at dinner
- you can sit wherever you like
be or remain in a particular position or state
Short Definition:be or remain in particular position or state
Examples:- the fridge was sitting in a pool of water
(of a parliament, committee, court of law, etc.) be engaged in its business
Short Definition:(of parliament, committee, court of law, etc.) be engaged in its business
Examples:- Parliament continued sitting until March 16
take (an examination)
Short Definition:take
Examples:- pupils are required to sit nine subjects at GCSE
- he was about to sit for his Cambridge entrance exam
live in someone's house while they are away and look after their pet or pets
Short Definition:live in someone's house while they are away and look after their pet or pets
Examples:- Kelly had been cat-sitting for me
- I puppy-sat for Katie a couple of weeks ago
Word: Sit
Speech Type: Noun
sɪt
a period of sitting
Short Definition:period of sitting
Examples:- a sit in the shade
the way in which an item of clothing fits someone
Short Definition:way in which item of clothing fits someone
Examples:- the sit of her frock
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