sits
Translation
to sit
Examples
He sits at his desk all day.
He sits at his desk all day.
The house sits on a hill.
The house sits on a hill.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((somewhere)) to rest your body on a surface. "He sits at his desk all day."
((sth.)) ((somewhere)) to be in a particular position. "The house sits on a hill."
Similar Words
Synonyms: rest, perch; Antonyms: stand
Etymology
From Old English 'sittan', related to German 'sitzen'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'sit' with taking a 'seat'. The words sound similar.