Synonyms for sitting

Grammar : Adj

Spell : sit-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪt ɪŋ

Définition of sitting

Origin : early 13c., verbal noun from sit (v.). Meaning "a meeting of a body" is from c.1400. Meaning "interval during which one sits" (for some purpose, especially to have one's portrait taken) is from 1706. Sitting-room first recorded 1771. Slang sitting duck "easy target" first recorded 1944; literal sense is from 1867 (it is considered not sporting to shoot at one).

adj in seated position

Example sentences :

"But his sitting there eating in that—that shirt—" said his sister.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

His nephew, with his coat stripped off, was sitting on the side of the bed.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

“Would that you had been with us,” said Ambrose, sitting down beside him on the step.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Mrs. Rushton was sitting at her work, in rather a disconsolate frame of mind.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

She's sitting up nights to corner all the Amalgamated Hard-luck on the island.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

My poor boy, he who is sitting in sackcloth and ashes needs no jester.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Dick quickly crossed to the table where his brother was sitting.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

When they were sitting at the door in the semidusk, he reverted to the idea.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

He found Andy sitting in front of the table staring down at his hands.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

He found Austin sitting on the chair by his desk, resting his chin on his elbow.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

Antonyms for sitting

standing

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