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SITTING

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 22 meanings of the word Sitting.

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Sitting - as an adjective

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

Example: "The seated madonna"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seated

Sitting - as a noun

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

Example: "He wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
posing

The act of assuming or maintaining a seated position

Example: "He read the mystery at one sitting"

A meeting of spiritualists

Example: "The seance was held in the medium's parlor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seancesession

A session as of a legislature or court

Sitting - as an adjective satellite

Not moving and therefore easy to attack

Example: "A sitting target"

Sitting - as a verb

(of a person) to be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.

Example: "After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax."

(of a person) to move oneself into such a position.

Example: "I asked him to sit."

(of an object) to occupy a given position permanently.

Example: "The temple has sat atop that hill for centuries."

To remain in a state of repose; to rest; to abide; to rest in any position or condition.

To be a member of a deliberative body.

Example: "I currently sit on a standards committee."

Of a legislative or, especially, a judicial body such as a court, to be in session.

Example: "In what city is the circuit court sitting for this session."

To lie, rest, or bear; to press or weigh.

To be adjusted; to fit.

Example: "Your new coat sits well."

(of an agreement or arrangement) to be accepted or acceptable; to work.

Example: "How will this new contract sit with the workers?"

(causative) to cause to be seated or in a sitting posture; to furnish a seat to.

Example: "Sit him in front of the tv and he might watch for hours."

To accommodate in seats; to seat.

Example: "The dining room table sits eight comfortably."

To babysit.

Example: "I need to find someone to sit my kids on friday evening for four hours."

To take, to undergo or complete (an examination or test).

To cover and warm eggs for hatching, as a fowl; to brood; to incubate.

To take a position for the purpose of having some artistic representation of oneself made, such as a picture or a bust.

Example: "I'm sitting for a painter this evening."

To have position, as at the point blown from; to hold a relative position; to have direction.

Example Sentences

"I saw a group of people sitting on the park bench."
"My sitting at the meeting was unproductive as I didn't contribute much."
"The sitting of the parliament will begin tomorrow."
"The waiting area had comfortable sittings for the patients."
"He enjoyed the peaceful sitting by the river, watching the sunset."
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Word Game Points

Is SITTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sitting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SITTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SITTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sitting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SITTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SITTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sitting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SITTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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