Sit Definition
sit
- verb
- be seated
- be around, often idly or without specific purpose; "The object sat in the corner"; "We sat around chatting for another hour"
- take a seat
- be in session; "When does the court of law sit?"
- assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"
- sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions; "She never sat a horse!"; "Did you ever ride a camel?"; "The girl liked to drive the young mare"
- be located or situated somewhere; "The White House sits on Pennsylvania Avenue"
- work or act as a baby-sitter; "I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do"
- show to a seat; assign a seat for; "The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith"
- serve in a specific professional capacity; "the priest sat for confession"; "she sat on the jury"
"Sit" in song lyrics
See how sit is used in real songs:
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"We'll always stand and never sit"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A. -
"I divide and conquer cause frankly I'd rather sit"
Aesop Rock — Food, Clothes, Medicine -
"Behind the buck-bin Duane Reade aviators plated with the dookie brown tint sit"
Aesop Rock — Number Nine
Words that rhyme with sit
Usage tips for "sit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sit to find words that pair well.