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Sit

/sɪt/
To place oneself in a seated position, usually on a chair or other object for rest or work.

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Examples:

The cat likes to sit by the window.

Winston sat at the table and opened his diary.

Lady Clarke was sitting in a big armchair near the window.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from the Old English sittan, related to Proto-Germanic sitjanan, akin to the Old Norse sitja, all meaning to sit.

Usage Statistics:

317 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Very Often
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