Sit

Synonyms of sit

• rest
• seat
• perch

Antonyms of sit

• rise
• stand
• stand up

Collocations of sit

sit down

Frequency: 80 %

Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.

sit quietly

Frequency: 70 %

The students were asked to sit quietly during the exam.

sit next to

Frequency: 65 %

I prefer to sit next to the window when I'm on a plane.

sit still

Frequency: 60 %

The child couldn't sit still for more than a few minutes.

sit back

Frequency: 50 %

After a long day at work, I like to sit back and relax.

Idiomatic Expressions for sit

• Phrase: sit on your hands
  Meaning: to do nothing or refrain from taking action when action is needed
  Usage: The boss criticized him for sitting on his hands instead of addressing the issue.