Synonyms for

Sits

Verb / sɪts / Another word for sits — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be seated or to rest on a surface.

Synonyms & similar words

sitaround pose model posture babysit sit seat ride sitdown arise stand rests perches settles lodges roosts lies reclines loafs lounges snoozes dozes naps sleeps slumbers rests tarries waits stays lingers delays

Synonyms by register

Formal

occupies resides is positioned

Informal

chills hangs out is parked

Literary

perches rests lodges

Antonyms

stands moves walks runs stands up gets up leaves

Common collocations

  • sits down
  • sits still
  • sits on
  • sits by
  • sits near
  • sits comfortably
  • sits upright

Word family

noun seat
verb sit
adjective sitting

Usage note

The word 'sits' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to sit'. It implies a state of being in a seated position.

Example sentences

  1. The bird sits on the branch.
  2. The baby sits in the high chair.
  3. The dog sits next to his owner.
  4. The turtle sits on the rock.
  5. The students sit at their desks.

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  • Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama
  • If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. - Albert Einstein
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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