sitting
Translation
to sit
Examples
She is sitting on the sofa.
She is sitting on the sofa.
Sitting for too long is not healthy.
Sitting for too long is not healthy.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((somewhere)) to rest your body on a surface. "She is sitting on the sofa."
((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.