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Sit

/sɪt/

Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.

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📖 Definitions of "Sit"

noun

1
Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.
2
An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.

verb

1
(of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
"After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."
2
(of a person) To move oneself into such a position.
"I asked him to sit."
3
(of an object) To occupy a given position permanently.
"The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."
4
To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.

🔄 Synonyms of "Sit"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
modelnoun	A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.
poseverb	(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
posturenoun	The way a person holds and positions their body.
rideverb	(ambitransitive) To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.
seatnoun	Something to be sat upon.
sit downverb	(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a standing position.
baby-sitverb	Alternative spelling of babysit. [(ambitransitive) To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.]

↔️ Antonyms of "Sit"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
lieverb	(intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
risenoun	(intransitive) To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
ariseverb	(intransitive) To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
standverb	To position or be positioned physically:
stand upverb	(transitive, idiomatic) (stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, with (a person) without prior notification; to jilt or shirk.
get upverb	To rise from one's bed, usually upon waking up in order to begin one's day.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sit"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
sit downverb	(intransitive) To assume a sitting position from a standing position.
seatverb	(transitive) To put an object into a place where it will rest; to fix; to set firm.
postureverb	(transitive) To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.
modelverb	(transitive) To display an item on one's body for others to see the potential effect on their own bodies, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model.
baby-sitverb	Alternative spelling of babysit. [(ambitransitive) To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money.]
rideverb	(ambitransitive) To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.
poseverb	(transitive) To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
seatingnoun	(uncountable) The provision of chairs or other places for people to sit.
seatedverb	sitting
layverb	(transitive) To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
standverb	To position or be positioned physically:
ariseverb	(intransitive) To come up from one's bed or place of repose; to get up.
takeverb	(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
passverb	To change place.
stayverb	(intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
stayingnoun	A stay or visit.
getverb	(transitive or ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.
comeverb	To move toward the speaker.
meetverb	To make contact (with someone) while in proximity.
keepverb	(transitive) To continue in (a course or mode of action); to not intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.