Synonyms for

Sitting

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

Definition

the act of resting one's buttocks on a chair or other surface

Synonyms & similar words

sitaround seated pose model standing posture arise babysit seance sit seat posing ride sitdown session stand seated perched parked resting reclining lounging positioned lodged planted settled established installed fixed located based nested ensconced entrenched rooted anchored

Synonyms by register

Formal

seated perched installed

Informal

chilling hanging out lounging

Literary

reposing ensconced

Antonyms

standing moving walking running active dynamic erect

Common collocations

  • sitting down
  • sitting still
  • sitting up
  • sitting pretty
  • sitting room
  • sitting duck
  • sitting on
  • sitting around

Word family

noun sitting
verb sit
adjective sitting

Usage note

The word 'sitting' is primarily used as a present participle of 'sit'. As a noun, it refers to the act of being in a seated position or a place for sitting.

Example sentences

  1. I am sitting on the chair.
  2. The cat is sitting on the windowsill.
  3. The kids are sitting on the floor.
  4. He is sitting in the car.
  5. She is sitting at the desk.

Quotes

  • Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself. - Zen Proverb
  • Sitting on the top of the mountain; no one knows until they climb up and see. - Lao Tzu
  • I’m not a politician. I’m not a lawyer. I’m not a philosopher. I’m a writer. I write stories. But I think sitting on the sidelines is a mistake. - Haruki Murakami

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