sits
Translation
to be in a seated position
Examples
The cat sits on the mat.
The cat sits on the mat.
The house sits on a hill.
The house sits on a hill.
He sits on the committee.
He serves on the committee.
Grammar Patterns
((on/in/at sth.)) to be in a seated position somewhere She sits at her desk all day.
((to sit for sth.)) to take an exam He sits for his final exams next week.
((to sit on sth.)) to be a member of a committee, etc. She sits on the board of directors.
Similar Words
Synonyms: be seated, rest; Antonyms: stand
Etymology
From Old English 'sittan', from a common Germanic root.
Memory Tips
Imagine a person taking a 'seat' to 'sit'. The 's' and 't' sounds are prominent.