Sit

Pronunciation: /sɪt/

Definitions of sit

verb to rest with the weight supported by the buttocks or thighs; to be seated

Example Sentences

A1 Please sit down and listen to the teacher.

A2 I like to sit outside and read a book in the sun.

B1 I need to sit for the exam tomorrow, so I have to study hard today.

B2 She asked me to sit on the committee for the upcoming event.

C1 As a judge, I have to sit through many hours of court proceedings each day.

C2 After a long day of hiking, I just want to sit and relax by the fire.

Examples of sit in a Sentence

formal Please take a seat and sit quietly during the presentation.

informal Hey, come sit next to me on the couch and watch a movie.

slang Let's sit down and chill for a bit.

figurative Sometimes you just need to sit with your thoughts and reflect on things.

Grammatical Forms of sit

• past tense: sat
• plural: sits
• comparative: sitter
• superlative: sittest
• present tense: sit
• future tense: will sit
• perfect tense: have sat
• continuous tense: is sitting
• singular: sits
• positive degree: sit
• infinitive: to sit
• gerund: sitting
• participle: sat

Origin and Evolution of sit

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sit' originated from the Old English word 'sittan' which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word 'sitjan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sit' has retained its basic meaning of resting on a surface but has also evolved to include figurative meanings such as being in a position of power or authority.