🇺🇸 How to say

“sit” in English

sit
Illustration of "sit" in a English cultural setting
A person sits on a park bench, enjoying the warm sunshine and watching children play nearby.

Usage note

Use 'sit' to describe resting your body on a surface like a chair or bench.

Examples

  • I sit on the chair.

    I sit on the chair.

  • She sits to rest.

    She sits to rest.

  • We sit at the table.

    We sit at the table.

Quick check

What does "sit" mean?

  • A. sit
  • B. to buy
  • C. close
  • D. to come

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